️ Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez delivered a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with Spain, reiterating his opposition to war and what he called the 'breakdown of international law'.
️ In a 10-minute televised address, the Spanish leader reflected on the... wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as the Iraq War over 20 years ago, stating that the government's position could be summed up as 'no to war'.
️ Trump allegedly threatened to impose a full trade embargo on Spain in response to its refusal to allow the US to use jointly run bases at Morón and Rotafor to strike Iran, claiming 'Spain has been terrible'.
️ French President Emmanuel Macron and European Council President António Costa expressed solidarity with Spain, but this support does not alleviate the internal political pressures facing the country.
️ Sánchez, avoiding direct reference to Trump's trade threat, said the government is studying economic measures to counter the impact of the conflict on Spaniards, emphasizing the defense of international legality.
️ Spain has been among Europe's most outspoken governments on Gaza, describing Israel's actions as 'genocide' and acknowledging a Palestinian state before many other EU members, aligning with left-wing coalition partners.
️ Referring to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Sánchez warned that attacks on Iran could have a similar economic impact on millions, having worsened life for ordinary people in past conflicts.
️ The Spanish government's stance contrasts sharply with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's claims that regime change in Iran would leave the world 'a little better off', highlighting divisions among NATO allies.
️ Amid Trump's threats and domestic political struggles, speculation is growing about the imminent collapse of Sánchez's coalition government, which faces challenges in maintaining its parliamentary majority.
