Iran - Israel/US War: Israel-US declare war on Iran, Iran responds

Netanyahu warns Europe: “Stand with us against Iran, or risk losing who you are.”

Pedro Sánchez’s response is just as direct: “Support Israel’s actions? Not happening.”

That is not just a disagreement. That is a diplomatic collision in real time.

While Netanyahu tries to frame support for Israel as a test of Europe’s identity and values, Sánchez is turning the question back on Europe itself: what kind of Europe stays silent when international law, human rights, and civilian lives are on the line?

Spain has already pushed the European Union to reconsider its relationship with Israel, including calls to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement over alleged violations of international law and human-rights obligations. EU foreign ministers later rejected a proposal to suspend the agreement, but Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Belgium, and others continued pressing for tougher action.

That is why Sánchez’s position has become so symbolic. He is not just criticizing Netanyahu. He is challenging Europe’s double standard: condemning violations when they come from rivals, but hesitating when they come from allies.

Supporters see him as one of the few European leaders willing to say the quiet part out loud — that human rights cannot be selective, and international law cannot depend on who is breaking it.

Critics argue his stance is provocative, one-sided, and risks deepening Europe’s divisions over Israel, Gaza, Iran, and regional security. But even they cannot deny that Spain has become one of the loudest European voices demanding a harder line toward Netanyahu’s government.

This is why people are calling Sánchez the spine of Spain.

Because leadership is not always about pleasing the powerful.

Sometimes, it is about standing straight when everyone else is looking for a softer chair.

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MH.Yang said:
Do you know about the 'Stargate UAE' program, which is the main reason why UAE will definitely support Israel.
The UAE has already established significant shared economic interests with Zionist tycoons. This is not the personal will of politicians, but an inevitable political choice driven by national interests.
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Good information. But, as they say in Urdu language: "Darya mey reh kar Magarmach sey Dushmani Nahi Karna", which is like "Don't make the Crocodile your Enemy while living in a river".
UAE's geography dictates that it should not make enemies out of Iran, Saudi Arabia and other regional countries. Israel is far away and has no reason to support UAE beyond Israel's limited interests. UAE is playing with fire--a national suicide unless it corrects course soon.
 
ety said:
While China likes to see SOH remains open, unblocked by US and Iran, China definitely will not pressure Iran to accept US terms in their negotiation as the Yanks wish.
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The horrible international sanctions that the nation of Iran has been suffering for years is due to China not using it's veto power but instead agreeing with West's position to destroy the Iranian economy.

China will not hesitate and sacrifice Iran if the US offers to reduce pressure in the South China Sea.
 
ety said:
While China likes to see SOH remains open, unblocked by US and Iran, China definitely will not pressure Iran to accept US terms in their negotiation as the Yanks wish.
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If I were to make a guess, then I'd say when just a few days ago when the Iranian FM Mr. Araghchi went to China, he went there to personally let know to what extent Iran could compromise. Going personally, where a phone call could have done the job for the terms, meant secrecy was very important about the terms.
Plus maybe Araghchi needed to know to what extent China would put its weight behind Iran when President Xi meets Trump.
 
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I guess the good old proverbial '500 Dollar Hammer' has now become '5000 Dollar Hammer'. Haha!
BTW, years ago I jokingly mentioned the 500 Dollar Hammer to a retired US Air Force officer friend. He got a little irritated and replied 'Yeah, both those are good hammers!'. Hahaha! He was part of the flight which took George Schultz to General Zia's funeral in Islamabad in 1988!! He lives not far from me.
 
Pakistan Space Agency said:
The horrible international sanctions that the nation of Iran has been suffering for years is due to China not using it's veto power but instead agreeing with West's position to destroy the Iranian economy.

China will not hesitate and sacrifice Iran if the US offers to reduce pressure in the South China Sea.
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The South China Sea is not a bargaining chip, just like Taiwan.

Treating China’s sovereignty as a bargaining chip would be seen by China as an insult and an interference in its internal affairs. The Chinese government would immediately walk away from the table rather than negotiate.

To be honest, when it comes to Middle East issues, Saudi Arabia has a greater influence on China than the United States does. The Chinese government doesn’t care about the opinions of the U.S. or Israel, but it certainly cares about Saudi Arabia.

This is also why Iran must reconcile with Saudi Arabia; otherwise, the Chinese government will not intervene in Middle East affairs.
 
Pakistan Space Agency said:
The horrible international sanctions that the nation of Iran has been suffering for years is due to China not using it's veto power but instead agreeing with West's position to destroy the Iranian economy.

China will not hesitate and sacrifice Iran if the US offers to reduce pressure in the South China Sea.
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China has also to look after its own interests just as other countries, it's unrealistic to expect China to back up Iran every time no matter what. Russia, Iran's foremost strategic partner also abstained its veto power on few sanctions regarding Iran's nuclear issues as China before. Did you ever wonder there might be problems with Iran's foreign policies, like why it has so few friends in the world esp in its neighborhood that including Pakistan.

As for South China sea, PLAN has dominance over US navy in the region now. China doesn't need favor from US, and its promise can't be trusted anyways.
 
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Meengla said:
If I were to make a guess, then I'd say when just a few days ago when the Iranian FM Mr. Araghchi went to China, he went there to personally let know to what extent Iran could compromise. Going personally, where a phone call could have done the job for the terms, meant secrecy was very important about the terms.
Plus maybe Araghchi needed to know to what extent China would put its weight behind Iran when President Xi meets Trump.
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After Trump leaves Beijing, Putin will come to Beijing. Then the war in Iran will end.
 

Iran's Araghchi accuses UAE of ‘direct’ involvement in attacks on Iran​


Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United Arab Emirates of direct involvement in military attacks against Iran and said the country should reconsider its “alliance with Israel,” Al Jazeera reports.

He made the comments at the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, according to a post on his official Telegram channel.

“I must say that the UAE was directly involved in the act of aggression against my country…They allowed their territory to be used to fire artillery and equipment against us,” said Araghchi.

He went on to denounce the UAE’s relations with Israel.

“Your alliance with the Israelis did not protect you either, and reconsider your policy towards Iran,” said Araghchi.
 

Iran allowing transit of Chinese vessels in Strait of Hormuz: Iranian media​


Iran has begun allowing some Chinese vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz following an understanding over Iranian management protocols for the waterway, the semi-official Fars news agency has said, citing an informed source.

The Fars report came as US President Donald Trump, who is on a state visit to China, agreed with the Chinese leader Xi Jinping that the Strait of Hormuz must be open for the free flow of energy, Reuters noted.

The source told Fars that the move followed requests by China’s foreign minister and ambassador to Iran, with Tehran agreeing to facilitate the passage of a number of Chinese ships in line with the two countries’ strategic partnership.

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Meengla said:
If I were to make a guess, then I'd say when just a few days ago when the Iranian FM Mr. Araghchi went to China, he went there to personally let know to what extent Iran could compromise. Going personally, where a phone call could have done the job for the terms, meant secrecy was very important about the terms.
Plus maybe Araghchi needed to know to what extent China would put its weight behind Iran when President Xi meets Trump.
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He had gone to Moscow and some Mideast countries before he went to Beijing. I think he was just in consultation with Iran's partners. Maybe some discussion about Trump's coming meeting with Xi relating to Iran.
 
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🔴 Araghchi: The time has come to consign America's bullying to the dustbin of history

For nearly all those present at the BRICS summit, resisting America's bullying is no unfamiliar battle. Many of us face different forms of this same hateful pressure and coercion.

🔴 Araghchi: It must have become clear to everyone that Iran is invincible

Foreign Minister's speech at the BRICS member states' foreign ministers' meeting: I come from an ancient land
 
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