The European leader defying Trump and his attacks on Iran

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 6, 2026 at 06:23 AM
The European leader defying Trump and his attacks on Iran

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is publicly opposing US President Donald Trump's policies regarding Iran, refusing to allow the US military to use Spanish military bases for operations against Iran. Trump responded by threatening to cut off all trade with Spain. This disagreement escalated when Spain's foreign minister refuted the White House's claim that Spain was cooperating with the US military. Sanchez stated that Spain would not support a war against Iran, deeming it unjustified and against Spanish values, despite denouncing the Iranian government. While the US has military bases throughout Europe and the Middle East, and other European countries are cooperating, this dispute highlights a significant diplomatic rift between Spain and the United States.

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us-spain relations 90% donald trump 80% pedro sanchez 70% iran 70% military bases 60% foreign policy 50% war 50% trade 50% diplomatic relations 40%

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South China Morning Post
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Spain

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