Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has strongly condemned recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran, warning of heightened regional tensions and a more hostile international order. Madrid's reaction was notably more direct than many other international responses, which largely urged restraint without explicit criticism of the US or Israel.
Sánchez stated on X, "We reject the unilateral military action of the United States and Israel, which represents an escalation and contributes to a more uncertain and hostile international order." The strikes reportedly targeted a facility in central Tehran. This statement reflects a broader shift in Spanish foreign policy, positioning Spain as a more critical European voice on US actions, the conflict in Gaza, and Iran's domestic policies. Spain previously rejected the Trump administration's "Board of Peace" initiative and has been an advocate for recognizing a two-state solution, with Prime Minister Sánchez openly describing the situation in Gaza as a "genocide."