Spain Reopens Embassy in Tehran Amidst Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire

Kathmandu. Spain has resumed operations at its embassy in Tehran. Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares announced on Thursday that the decision was made with the belief that "the possibility of peace still remains" despite the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran. 

Since the conflict began, Spain has openly criticized US military actions against Iran. Spain did not grant the US permission to use its military bases. 

This is considered a tougher stance compared to other European allies. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez had criticized the attacks carried out by the US and Israel in Iran, labeling them reckless and illegal. He clarified that Spain would not be involved in actions harmful to the world.

Following Madrid's decision to send its ambassador back to Iran, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar issued a sharp response. He described Spain's move as shaking hands with a terrorist regime. This incident has also highlighted the division in perspectives among European nations regarding the Iran-US tensions.