Spain has resisted increasing its spending to that level and has also opposed allowing U.S. forces to use Spanish bases for strikes related to the conflict. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez strongly rejected Trump’s criticism and defended Spain’s position. Speaking from the official residence in La Moncloa, Sánchez said Spain would not support actions it believes violate international principles.

“We will not be complicit in something that is bad for the world and contrary to our values simply out of fear of reprisals,” he said. Sánchez summarized Spain’s stance in four words: “No a la guerra,” meaning “No to war.” Spain’s foreign minister José Manuel Albares also confirmed that U.S. military bases in Spain would not be used for operations outside existing agreements or international legal frameworks. As the conflict continues, the exchange highlights growing disagreements among allies over military action and international law.