US EditionSpain's Pedro Sánchez Rejects Trump's Trade Embargo Threat Saying 'No to War'
- On Wednesday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez doubled down on criticism of U.S. strikes, calling the Middle East conflict a 'disaster' and summing up Spain's stance as `No to war`.
- Madrid's decision to block base access led to barring U.S. aircraft from the jointly operated Rota and Morón bases, prompting Donald Trump to threaten cutting off trade ties with Spain.
- Referencing past conflicts, the prime minister argued that the Iraq War increased terrorism and risked repeating economic turmoil like rising energy prices.
- Wednesday, the market reacted as Spain's Ibex 35 fell 0.8% while Trump said, `Spain has been terrible`, amid trade threats over Madrid's base decisions.
- EU rules and collective negotiation by 27 EU nations mean Spain will continue to demand an 'immediate cessation of hostilities' while Iran’s ambassador to Spain said he `appreciated` Sánchez’s stance.
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"No to the War." With the reminder of the slogan of the socialists in the face of the war in Iraq, the president of the government, Pedro Sanchez, has denounced the military offensive launched by the US last week in Iran. Without mentioning his counterpart, Republican Donald Trump, after the slogans pointed out from the White House, the leader of the socialists has opted for a relaxed tone.In this sense, he has left several strong phrases.Shortl…
Spain PM stands firm on opposition to war in Iran despite Trump's threat
Madrid: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez once again criticised the US and Israel’s military actions in Iran, standing firm on Wednesday, March 4, against fresh trade threats from Washington and warning that the Iran war risked “playing Russian roulette” with millions of lives. President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to end US trade with Spain because of Spain’s refusal to allow the US to use joint military bases in the country in its at…
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