Spain Condemns U.S. Intervention in Iran Internal Affairs
Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares issued the pointed warnings during testimony before the plenary session of Spain's Congress, according to a Spanish state broadcaster.
"Unilateral external action is not going to provide stability to Iran, which is what it needs at the moment," Albares stated, making Spain's position unmistakably clear on the escalating crisis.
The minister emphasized that preventing instability should take absolute priority, while demanding Iranian authorities honor freedom of expression and peaceful protest rights. He called for restoration of Iran's severed communications with the international community, urging all parties to "avoid situations of chaos."
Albares condemned any use of capital punishment against protesters and confirmed Spain is maintaining close surveillance of Iran's "very complicated" situation.
Spanish officials have advised their nationals inside Iran to depart immediately while commercial transportation options remain operational. Those who stay have been instructed to maintain continuous contact with Spain's embassy. Currently, approximately 140 Spanish citizens and diplomatic staff remain in Iranian territory, with no evacuation plans under consideration at this time.
Venezuelan Crisis: Self-Determination Non-Negotiable
Pivoting to Venezuela's deepening turmoil, Albares drew a firm red line against external interference.
"No solution for Venezuela can be imposed from the exterior," the foreign minister declared, insisting that Venezuelans alone must determine their nation's trajectory through peaceful mechanisms.
His comments arrived against a backdrop of mounting friction following recent U.S. actions in the South American nation.
Albares warned that today's international framework faces unprecedented pressure, advocating for a revitalized multilateral coalition to defend global cooperation systems.
He stressed unwavering adherence to international law, the UN Charter, and national sovereignty as non-negotiable pillars, arguing that genuine peace and stability emerge exclusively through peaceful dispute resolution.
"Venezuela, Gaza, Ukraine, Iran — everything is connected," Albares cautioned, delivering a stark assessment that violations of international legal norms ultimately corrode democratic institutions and shatter global security architecture.
The minister's interconnected geopolitical analysis underscores Spain's broader concern that rule-breaking in one theater emboldens destabilizing actors worldwide, creating cascading threats to the international order.
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