World · 13 April 2026
Spain says Trump's blockade 'makes no sense' as European allies push back
Spain's Defence Minister Margarita Robles said the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz 'makes no sense,' calling it 'one more episode in this whole downward spiral.' EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said freedom of navigation in the strait is of 'paramount importance' and added there can be no stability while Lebanon remains 'in flames.' The criticism reflects growing European frustration with Trump's escalation of the conflict.
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