Spain slams White House after unexpected claim about their position on Iran conflict

Spain refused to allow U.S. airstrikes to launch from its bases, drawing a clear line against the operation. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the decision was meant to avoid repeating mistakes like the Iraq war, repeating the message “No a la guerra” — no to war.

When reports suggested Spain had quietly changed its position, Spanish officials quickly rejected the claim. They stressed that being allies does not mean always agreeing.

Madrid’s message was simple: cooperation with the U.S. has limits if Spain believes a war is the wrong choice.