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Spain's PM Slams US-Israel Strikes on Iran as "Russian Roulette" With Millions

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has strongly criticized the US-Israel led military strikes on Iran, warning they risk playing "Russian roulette" with the lives of millions. Sanchez reiterated Spain's firm "No to the war" stance, refusing complicity in actions contrary to its values. In response, US President Trump expressed anger with Spain, directing his Treasury Secretary to cut off all dealings with the country. Spain had previously condemned the strikes as reckless and illegal, banning U.S. aircraft from using Spanish bases for the offensive against Tehran.

Key Points: Spanish PM Sanchez Condemns US-Israel Iran Strikes

  • Sanchez condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran
  • Spain refuses complicity in conflict
  • Trump orders halt to US dealings with Spain
  • Iran's military capabilities reportedly degraded
  • Spain bans US use of bases for offensive
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"Can't play Russian roulette with destiny of millions," Spanish PM Sanchez criticises US-Israel led strikes on Iran

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez criticizes US-Israel led attacks on Iran, warning against playing "Russian roulette" with millions of lives.

"Can't play Russian roulette with destiny of millions," Spanish PM Sanchez criticises US-Israel led strikes on Iran
"You cannot play Russian roulette with destiny of millions. - Pedro Sanchez"

Madrid, March 4

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday reiterated his opposition to the US-Israel led attack on Iran saying the West Asia conflict risked playing "Russian roulette" with the lives of millions, reported Reuters.

"This is how humanity's great disasters start ... You cannot play Russian roulette with destiny of millions," Sanchez said in his address to the Spanish people.

"The position of the Spanish government can be summarized in four words: 'No to the war.' We're not going to be complicit in something that's bad for the world nor contrary to our values and interests simply to avoid reprisals from someone," Sanchez added.

On Tuesday (local time) addressing a news conference alongside the German Chancellor US President Trump said he had asked US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to stop all dealings with Spain.

"Some of the European nations have been helpful, and some haven't--and I'm very surprised. Germany's been great... Spain has been terrible. In fact, I told Scott to cut off all dealings with Spain," he said, adding, "By the way, I'm not happy with the UK either," Trump said.

Claiming that US strikes had severely degraded Iran's capabilities, Trump asserted, "We've had a very powerful impact because virtually everything they have has been knocked out now. Their missile count is going way down. Amazingly, they're hitting countries that were neutral. They lived together for a long time... Those countries are all fighting against them... They (Iran) no longer have air protection. They no longer have any detection facilities at all. They're going to be in for a lot of hurt. These are bad people."

Spain had earlier criticised the U.S. and Israeli bombings of Iran calling them reckless and illegal, and later banned U.S. aircraft from using naval and air bases in southern Spain for the offensive against Tehran.

Meanwhile, Iran's state media has reported that Iranians will bid farewell to late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a ceremony later tonight at Tehran's Imam Khomeini prayer ground. The ceremony will last for three days and the funeral procession will be announced when it is finalized.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Respect to Spain for standing up. But let's be practical. When a superpower like the US decides to cut you off, the economic fallout is real. India has to walk a very careful diplomatic line in such situations. Our national interest comes first, always.
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David E
The "Russian roulette" analogy is chillingly accurate. The region is a tinderbox. As someone who has worked in the Gulf, the human cost of these conflicts is devastating. Cooler heads must prevail. Sanchez's stance is a principled one.
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Arjun K
Trump's statement is pure bullying. "Cut off all dealings" because a sovereign nation disagrees? This is why multilateral forums and a rules-based order are so important. India should support diplomatic solutions, not unilateral actions that destabilize the whole region.
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Shreya B
While I agree war is terrible, I have to respectfully disagree with the PM's approach. Completely banning US aircraft might feel good, but it isolates you. Sometimes quiet diplomacy behind closed doors is more effective than public posturing that invites retaliation. Just my two paise.
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Karthik V
The immediate concern for us is energy security and the safety of Indian citizens in the region. Every flare-up sends shockwaves. We need stability, not more "fire and fury". Hope other nations follow Spain's lead and call for de-escalation.

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