Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez delivered a strong condemnation of the ongoing military conflict involving Iran on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Addressing parliament, he stated that Spain would not participate in the hostilities.
"Launching a war is always, under any circumstances, a colossal mistake, a failure of politics, a failure of humanity that brings with it immense suffering," Sanchez told lawmakers, according to an official transcript. He emphasized that Madrid "neither accepts nor is willing to pay" the humanitarian, economic, and security costs of the conflict.
The Prime Minister's remarks align with Spain's historical stance of diplomatic engagement and non-interventionism in foreign military actions not directly sanctioned by international bodies like the United Nations. His government has called for an immediate ceasefire and a return to dialogue.
Sanchez did not specify which nations were directly involved in the conflict, but his comments reflect a broader European concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East and their global repercussions.
