Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said that the war in Iran is “interconnected” with conflicts across the Middle East, including Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon, as he urged a unified European response ahead of an EU summit. Speaking before the meeting, Sanchez described the situation as “a very defining moment” for the EU, stressing the need to send “a clear message” that Europe stands for multilateralism and international law. He strongly criticised the conflict, calling the Iran war “illegal” and saying there is “no reason behind it,” warning that it is causing significant harm to civilians and increasing displacement while also affecting economic stability.
