• Spain denies agreeing to cooperate militarily with the US in Iran.
• The White House claimed Spain had changed its stance on military base access.
• Spanish officials maintain their opposition to US military actions in the region.

A diplomatic dispute has emerged between the United States and Spain after the White House claimed that Madrid had agreed to cooperate with U.S. military operations against Iran. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt indicated, “I think they heard the president’s message yesterday loud and clear,” suggesting a shift in Spain's position. This claim was swiftly rejected by Spanish officials, who have consistently opposed U.S. military actions in the region, according to Reuters and India Times.

Spain's Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, categorically denied any alteration in their military cooperation stance with the U.S., stating, “Not a single comma has changed,” regarding their position on the conflict and the use of military bases. Albares added that Spain will not authorize actions beyond existing agreements with the U.S. or contrary to international law, as noted by Al Jazeera and India Times.

In response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of economic consequences for Spain's opposition to the military campaign, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reaffirmed Spain's anti-war position. He cautioned that the current conflict bears the risk of inciting further global instability, a sentiment echoed by Albares's insistence that Spain would not support actions deviating from international legality, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.

Furthermore, Spain's refusal to grant U.S. military access to bases has received commendation from Iranian officials, who characterized Spain's actions as a commitment to ethical conduct in the face of U.S. and Israeli military activities. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian praised Spain's stance, stating it demonstrates that "ethics and awakened consciences still exist in the West," highlighting the transnational implications of Spain's refusal to support U.S. military operations, according to India Times and Al Jazeera.