US EditionSpain's Pedro Sánchez Rejects Trump's Trade Embargo Threat Saying 'No to War'
Pedro Sánchez condemned the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and rejected trade threats, emphasizing Spain's opposition to war and warning of global consequences similar to the Iraq conflict.
- 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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This strategy not only brings international visibility to the Spanish president but also empathizes with the sensitivity of millions of citizens. “The position of the Spanish government is summed up in four words: ‘No to war’,” he said.
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