Spain Breaks Ranks Against Iran War
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While many European leaders have treaded carefully around Trump’s Iran strikes, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been unusually vocal, denouncing the actions and vowing 'No to war.' He also refused U.S. use of Spain’s Morón base to back the strikes, highlighting Spain’s resistance despite close NATO and trade ties. The episode underscores a broader European dilemma: balancing alliance commitments and economic ties with the goal of avoiding a wider Middle East conflagration.
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