The Situation Is Evolving at Breakneck Speed
The events surrounding the U.S.–Israeli war against Iran are developing at a dizzying pace. Amid the flood of information coming from every direction—often contradictory—it is hard to separate the wheat from the chaff. This is especially true for the “alleged” Spanish military participation in the offensive against the Persian nation.
After seeing and hearing Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez loudly proclaim, to anyone who will listen, that his country refuses to take part in the conflict—and even after more than 48 hours of continuously condemning Washington’s and its Israeli ally’s attack on Iran—the international public was left stunned when White House spokesperson Karine Leavitt said the opposite!
Wishes Mistaken for Reality…
Indeed, Karine Leavitt announced on Wednesday, March 4, that Spain had “agreed to cooperate with the U.S. military.” According to her, Madrid eventually gave in “after President Donald Trump threatened yesterday to cut all trade with Spain because of its initial refusal to let the United States use the Rota and Morón bases for strikes against Iran.” This claim was reported by Reuters.
Nonsense?
We are now faced with contradictory statements from Washington and Madrid. However, Spain has not simply played the role of a frightened spectator. The categorical denial from the Spanish government came quickly: Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares immediately took the bull by the horns and refuted those allegations. Albares stated that no such agreement exists.
For his part, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wants to make sure his refusal does not fall on deaf ears. Although he has shouted it from the rooftops, he has decided to repeat—once again within 48 hours—the unchanged stance of his government. While brandishing the slogan “No to war,” Sánchez affirmed that Spain will not become anyone’s “vassal” and will not participate in the U.S.–Israeli offensive against Iran.
Consequently, the White House representative’s statements appear to be pure speculation. Even if she claims a cooperation deal was reached, the Spanish government has not been intimidated and continues to firmly deny any change of position, maintaining its refusal to use its bases for this conflict. Case closed!
