“I categorically deny this,” Albares stated in an interview on Spain’s Cadena Ser radio network. “Spain’s stance on the Middle East conflict, the attack on Iran, and the use of our bases has not changed.”
The White House claim followed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s televised address, where he condemned the U.S. and Israel’s attack on Iran, asserting Spain’s “no to war” stance.
Albares affirmed Madrid’s commitment to staying out of “a military operation violating international law.”
“There is an agreement, a bilateral accord, and outside that framework, Spanish sovereign bases will not be used,” he emphasized, mentioning a 1953 agreement with the U.S. that allows Madrid to participate in decisions about U.S. forces on its territory. “Any operation must be under United Nations framework.”
The foreign minister doubted the source of Levitt’s incorrect information, highlighting messages of support from European partners throughout the day.
Albares added that Madrid had “nothing to fear” from the U.S. “What does a country that respects international law and seeks peace have to fear?”
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