Key facts
- Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez was the only EU leader to condemn the U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran.
- Sánchez's condemnation occurred in late February.
- His stance positioned him as the bloc's moral leader within months.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez distinguished himself among European Union leaders by being the sole head of government to openly condemn the military operation launched by the U.S. and Israel against Iran in late February. This stance, initially an outlier position within the bloc, evolved over several months to position Sánchez as the EU's moral leader. The White House's actions have inadvertently elevated his status from an outsider to a notable figure.