Donald Trump's threats have not shifted Pedro Sánchez's discourse on the Middle East war by even a millimeter. On the contrary: he has taken advantage of the clash with the President of the United States to solemnize in an institutional declaration his position on the attack on Iran and the principles that will guide his government's foreign policy. "Our stance is summarized in a 'no to war'," he proclaimed, addressing the Trump administration, calling for a cessation of hostilities in the United States, Israel, and Iran. "The world cannot resolve conflicts with bombs, and we cannot repeat the mistakes of the past," he summarized.

The European Union used to bow its head to every misstep by Donald Trump, walking a tightrope to avoid further angering him and turning against him. In the US and Israeli offensive against Iran, European leaders have repeated this strategy of complacency. They barely spoke out in defense of respect for international law, although they didn't directly align themselves with the Pentagon. Pedro Sánchez, however, has been openly opposed from the outset, unequivocally condemning the US and Israeli offensive against the ayatollahs' regime. Although initially he seemed isolated, a growing number of European partners are criticizing the US for the Iran war, and Trump's trade threats against Spain have prompted several leaders to come to Sánchez's defense.