Spain’s Second Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz said the country is not afraid of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to cut trade ties. Following tensions between Madrid and Washington over the Iran crisis, Spain banned the use of the Rota and Morón bases for operations against Iran. Despite threats of economic sanctions, the Spanish government emphasized that it will not step back.
Spain’s Second Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz stated that her country is not intimidated by the trade pressure and sanction threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Speaking in an interview with Politico, Díaz said the Madrid government would not retreat in the face of tensions with Washington and would maintain a firm stance in disagreements with the United States.
According to Politico, Díaz emphasized that Spain is not afraid to stand up to the Trump administration and that threats from the U.S. to cut trade relations will not intimidate Madrid.
Sharp Criticism of Trump
Díaz criticized Trump, arguing that the U.S. president has created a global atmosphere of emergency. She said that during such periods of crisis, Spain must demonstrate a stronger and more determined stance.
The Spanish deputy prime minister added that in times of uncertainty and crisis, Spanish society must act with courage and determination.
Iran Crisis Strains Madrid–Washington Relations
In recent weeks, escalating tensions surrounding Iran have significantly strained relations between Spain and the United States.
The Spanish government has openly opposed the military operations against Iran carried out by the U.S. and Israel, describing them as violations of international law.
Madrid’s position has further intensified diplomatic and political tensions with Washington.
Ban on U.S. Bases for Iran Operations
Following the rising tensions, the Spanish government banned the use of the Naval Station Rota and Morón Air Base military bases located on Spanish territory for operations against Iran.
After this decision, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Madrid with cutting trade relations and imposing economic measures.
However, the Spanish government believes that the tensions with the United States will not lead to serious consequences for bilateral economic cooperation.