Three-Word Reply from Spain’s Prime Minister to Trump’s Trade Warning

Background: U.S.–Israel Military Action and Spain’s Response

The dispute arises against the backdrop of a broader and rapidly evolving conflict in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.

In late February 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched large‑scale military strikes against targets in Iran. Those strikes have drawn international criticism, and in several instances sparked responses from governments outside the Middle East.

Spain’s government, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, responded to these developments with a public denunciation of the attacks on Iran and a clear statement of its own position.