Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez declared on Wednesday (March 4, 2026) that his government’s stance on the war against Iran can be summed up in four words: “No to war.”

• His statement came in response to President Donald Trump’s criticism after Spain refused to allow U.S. aircraft to use its bases for strikes on Iran.

• Sánchez said: “We will not collude in an act that harms the world and contradicts our values and interests, merely out of fear of retaliation.”

• He highlighted the lessons of the Iraq war, including rising terrorism and energy prices, warning that attacking Iran carries similar risks.

• Trump, meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Washington, called Spain a “terrible ally” and criticized Sánchez for refusing to join NATO’s pledge to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP.

Sources – Agencies