How Spain's memory of Iraq shaped Sanchez's response to war on Iran
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has opposed the US and Israel's attack on Iran, citing the country's painful memory of the 2003 Iraq invasion. Sanchez's government has taken concrete actions, including closing its airspace to US planes involved in the attacks, and his stance is gaining traction across Europe.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez addressed the nation after the US and Israel attacked Iran. He stated that Spain is against the war, citing the country's experience with the 2003 Iraq invasion. Sanchez's government has closed its airspace to US planes involved in the attacks and ruled out the use of military bases in the country. This decision has been met with criticism from US President Donald Trump. The 2003 Iraq invasion is a painful memory in Spain, with the government's backing of the war being a defining episode in the country's modern history. The war in Iran is already having domestic political consequences in Spain, and Sanchez's stance is gaining support across Europe.
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