Spain on Thursday intensified its criticism of Israeli and US military operations in the Middle East, escalating tensions with the United States and openly defying pressure from the president Donald Trump.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares condemned the Israeli strikes in Lebanon and the broader war against Iran, calling the conflict a major violation of international principles. This position aligns with that of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who has been criticizing the American intervention for several weeks.
Madrid accuses Israel of violating the ceasefire and international law, and calls for a firm response from the international community. The Spanish government has specifically urged the suspension of the agreement between the European Union and Israel, marking a significant hardening of its diplomatic stance.
This stance has exacerbated tensions with Washington, where some figures close to Donald Trump's political movement are now calling for sanctions against Spain for its refusal to align with American strategy.
At the same time, Spain announced the reopening of its embassy in Tehran, a move interpreted as a willingness to promote dialogue and contribute to regional de-escalation.
The Spanish position reflects a resolutely pacifist approach, but it isolates Madrid within NATO, where several allies are more supportive of American actions.
This diplomatic standoff highlights the growing divisions among Western allies over the management of the conflict in the Middle East and the role of military interventions in the region.
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