14.03.2026 18:04
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez continues to raise his voice against the United States and Israel. Criticizing those who support the attacks on Iran, Sanchez stated, "You support those who set the world on fire, but then you have no right to complain about the fire that ensues. You cannot support one side and then complain about what happens afterward. You cannot fan the flames and then say we are burning at the same time."
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez continues to raise his voice against the US and Israel, who have launched attacks against Iran.
"YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO COMPLAIN"
Speaking at the event titled "Let's Change the Future" he attended yesterday, Sanchez harshly criticized the US and Israel's attacks targeting Iran and called on the parties in Spain.
Emphasizing that there should be no doubt that all the state's resources will be made available to the people, Sanchez stated, "We will do this to protect them from the war in Iran, which our government never supports. I am addressing the right-wing parties and the far-right from here: You support those who set the world on fire, but then you have no right to complain about the fire that breaks out."
"YOU CANNOT BOTH ADD FUEL TO THE FIRE AND SAY WE ARE BURNING"
Sanchez continued his remarks as follows: "You cannot support one side and then complain about what happens afterward. You cannot both add fuel to the fire and say we are burning at the same time. The most correct and least costly way is to oppose the war and ensure that this war ends as soon as possible. And immediately."
WHAT HAPPENED?
US President Trump criticized Spain for not allowing the use of US military aircraft stationed at the Moron de la Frontera and Rota military bases in Seville and Cadiz, Andalusia, during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office while answering questions from the press regarding the attacks on Iran. Threatening Spain on March 3 to "cut all commercial relations," President Trump stated, "Spain is not cooperating," criticizing Spain for not increasing its defense spending unlike other NATO countries.
Sanchez emphasized that Spain's stance is "clear and consistent," the same as the response given to Ukraine and Gaza. Indicating that Trump's threats would not force Madrid to support the US-Israel war in Iran, Sanchez stated, "We will not be complicit in something that is bad for the world or contrary to our values and interests just to avoid someone's retaliation."