Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Saturday rejected what he described as “unilateral military action” by the United States and Israel against Iran, warning that the world cannot endure another prolonged and devastating war in the Middle East.
In a post on social media platform X, Sanchez said the strikes represent a dangerous escalation and contribute to a more uncertain and hostile international order. He also rejected the actions of the Iranian regime and the Revolutionary Guard.
“We reject the unilateral military action by the United States and Israel, which represents an escalation and contributes to a more uncertain and hostile international order. We likewise reject the actions of the Iranian regime and the Revolutionary Guard,” Sanchez wrote.
He stressed that the international community cannot afford another prolonged conflict in the region and called for urgent steps to reduce tensions.
“We demand immediate de-escalation and full respect for international law. It is time to resume dialogue and achieve a lasting political solution for the region,” he added.
Israel and the United States announced early Saturday that they had launched a joint operation against Iran, citing threats posed by the Iranian regime. Iran responded by targeting Israeli and US assets in several Gulf states, asserting its right to self-defense. Several countries in the region subsequently closed their airspace.
Separately, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said he discussed the situation with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye, Jordan, and Egypt.
In a post on X, Albares said that the attacks must stop and reiterated Spain’s call for respect for international law, de-escalation, and dialogue. He also conveyed Spain’s commitment to regional stability and peace, expressing solidarity and support for those under attack while rejecting the strikes.
The latest escalation occurred as Washington and Tehran continued talks over Iran’s nuclear program under Oman’s mediation. A new round of negotiations in Geneva concluded on Thursday without a breakthrough. The United States had previously struck three Iranian nuclear sites during a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran last June.