Spain Firmly Rejects White House Claim of Military Cooperation Against Iran

Spain has strongly refuted the White House's assertion that it has begun military cooperation with the United States in a potential conflict against Iran. This clarification from Spain comes just a day after US President Donald Trump threatened trade sanctions against the country over its stance, with Madrid making it clear that its policy remains unchanged.

White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre had stated that Spain understood the US message and agreed to provide military assistance. However, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares completely denied this claim, stating that not a single letter of their position has changed.

Earlier on Tuesday, President Trump had sharply criticized Spain for opposing the war, warning that he would sever all trade relations with Spain and have no dealings with the country. Despite Washington's economic threats, Madrid has reiterated its anti-war stance with even greater force.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez recalled the 2003 Iraq War, noting that some irresponsible leaders pushed the world into an illegal war that brought nothing but insecurity and suffering. Sanchez stated that Spain is not under the illusion that bombs can solve the world's problems and that violations of international law are unacceptable to them.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian praised Spain's courageous move. He stated that Spain's responsible conduct against the aggression of the Zionist-American coalition proves that morality and conscience still exist in the Western world. Spain appears to be the clearest and most fearless among European nations in opposing the ongoing attacks against Iran.

While other member states of the European Union (EU) are making vague calls to stop the war and protect civilians, Spain has openly opposed the conflict. EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has supported strict sanctions, stating that Iran's nuclear program and missile activities pose a threat to world security.

However, Spain, which has been a strong critic of Israel in the Gaza war, has now carved out a distinct identity within Europe by refusing to support the military actions of the US and Israel in the Iran matter.