Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez has firmly disclosed the nation’s stance following US President Donald Trump’s recent threats after Spain refused to allow access to its bases for a potential attack on Iran.
Trump declared on Tuesday that the US would sever all relations with Spain, a NATO ally, due to its decision to deny use of two military bases located in southern Spain for operations against Iran.
Trump’s statement was made during a joint press conference with German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz.
However, in a subsequent address broadcast nationwide, Sanchez clearly articulated the Spanish government’s position, stating, “Our stance can be summed up in four words: ‘No to the war.’”
He added, “We are not going to be complicit in something bad for the world nor contrary to our values and interests simply to avoid reprisals from someone.”
No to war – Spain insists after Trump’s threats over denying US access to Iran