Spain’s defiant head of state has warned of a broader and deeper impact of the US-Israeli campaign against Tehran.

The ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran will have much worse consequences than the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has stated this.

Sanchez is now ranked as one of the European Union’s most ‘go it alone’ maverick politicians. He reaffirms Madrid’s refusal to take part.

Addressing the lower house of parliament on Wednesday, Sanchez described the conflict as an ’absolute disaster. He says it has undermined international law and destabilized the Middle East.’ 

He added that it has reignited tensions in Iraq and Lebanon. It increased insecurity in Gulf states. It has also exacerbated global energy challenges.

‘We are not facing the same scenario as in the equally illegal war in Iraq,’ Sanchez said. ’We are facing something much worse, with a far broader and deeper impact.’

He criticized the 2003 government of then-Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar. They backed the US-led invasion of Iraq. Later, they deployed Spanish troops to the country.

We say no to repeating the mistakes of the past. We reject dressing up as democracy when it’s actually greed and political calculation. Sanchez said. ’In short, we say no to war.’

Sanchez noted that Iran is larger than Germany, France, and Italy combined in terms of territory. Iran possesses significant military capabilities. These formidable capabilities include long-range ballistic missiles.

He said Tehran has spent decades building up its defenses. He referred to the establishment of the Islamic Republic following the 1979 revolution.

Warning of the economic fallout, Sanchez said: ’This war is a huge mistake. We neither accept its costs nor are we willing to pay them.’ 

He mentioned that the government approved a €5 billion package last week to shield Spanish households.

Spain has been among the most outspoken EU countries in opposing the war. Madrid has withdrawn its ambassador from Israel and downgraded diplomatic relations.

The stance has also strained ties with Washington. Spain has refused to allow the US to use joint military bases for operations linked to the conflict, citing sovereignty.

That prompted criticism from President Donald Trump. He has threatened trade measures. Trump cited Madrid’s failure to meet NATO’s 5% defense spending target.

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