Spain has officially decided not to engage in any military operations in the Strait of Hormuz, with its Defense and Foreign Ministers citing the US-Israel conflict against Iran as illegal. This decision reflects the stance of the leftist coalition government led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who has condemned the offensive actions by the United States and Israel. Moreover, Spain has prohibited American aircraft involved in these operations from using jointly operated bases in southern Spain, illustrating a clear distancing from US military strategies in the region.

The Spanish Defense Minister, Margarita Robles, has openly rejected US President Donald Trump's request for military support aimed at securing the crucial shipping route, which Iran has effectively threatened to block for oil tankers. Robles emphasized that Spain will not entertain temporary measures or military escalations, underlining a commitment to seeking an end to the conflict rather than escalating tensions further. Her statements come in light of Trump's warnings about severe consequences for NATO allies that do not comply with military support requests.

This stance underscores a significant divergence in foreign policy between Spain and the United States, particularly regarding ongoing tensions surrounding Iran. The situation in the Strait of Hormuz continues to be of grave concern to European nations, drawing attention to the need for diplomatic solutions rather than military interventions in an already volatile region.