Spanish PM reiterates call for immediate end to Middle East war

Spain’s prime minister doubled down on his call for an immediate end to the ongoing Middle East conflict on Monday, cautioning that any further escalation would have catastrophic consequences for the entire world. Pedro Sanchez wrote on X following telephone conversations with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani: “We all desire a prosperous and peaceful Middle East.” He added that Spain demands the immediate end to this war and that “an escalation of the conflict would mean a devastating global setback.”

Growing international chorus for ceasefire

Sanchez’s remarks add to a growing international chorus calling for de-escalation as the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its sixth week. Since the joint offensive began on February 28, more than 1,340 people have been killed in Iran, including former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Tehran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, while also restricting shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz—a chokepoint through which approximately 20-25% of global oil passes.

Türkiye’s aligned position

Spain’s position aligns closely with that of Türkiye, which has consistently called for an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomacy. Ankara has warned that the conflict risks spiraling into a wider regional war with devastating economic and humanitarian consequences. Turkish officials have also emphasized that further escalation would destabilize energy markets, trigger new refugee flows, and undermine global security. As European leaders like Sanchez join Türkiye and other regional actors in demanding an end to hostilities, pressure mounts on Washington and Tehran to return to the negotiating table.