Key facts
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was the sole 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 EU's moral leader within months.
- The White House's actions inadvertently boosted Sánchez's profile.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has emerged as a prominent European voice opposing the war in Iran, positioning himself as the EU's moral leader. He was the only EU leader to condemn the U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran in late February. This stance, initially an outlier within the bloc, evolved over several months to elevate Sánchez's profile. The White House's actions have inadvertently boosted his status as a counterpoint to U.S. policy and, more broadly, to Donald Trump.