Spanish premier says Iran war ‘big mistake,’ urges candor with US

Spain’s prime minister described the war in Iran as “a big mistake,” urging a more candid approach toward the US in an interview published Friday, Anadolu Agency reports. “Good allies are like good friends. We tell each other the truth no matter what,” Pedro Sanchez told The Wall Street Journal, explaining his opposition to US President Donald Trump’s diplomacy, in which he believes the benefits of speaking openly about disagreements with Washington instead of avoiding confrontation. “In my view, this war in Iran is a big mistake for the world and therefore for the US,” he said. Sanchez also framed Spain’s “no to war” approach as a counterweight to what he described as impulsive decision-making. “In this world where decisions […]