Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares welcomed reports of a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East conflict but urged caution in drawing conclusions about a final end to the war.
In an interview with Spanish media, Albares noted that any easing of tensions deserves a positive assessment, yet the situation remains extremely fragile. According to him, it is still too early to speak of a definitive end to the conflict, as there are no clear signs of sustained de-escalation.
“We must tell Spaniards the truth: everything indicates that the war on several fronts may continue. The risk lies in the possibility that this protracted Middle Eastern conflict could spread further,” the Spanish foreign minister emphasized.
Albares reminded that a genuine peace process requires the simultaneous participation of both the United States and Iran. Without the direct involvement of both parties in negotiations, the chances of a lasting truce — and of reopening, for instance, the Strait of Hormuz — remain minimal.
Madrid’s position remains consistent: Spain opposes escalation, calls for respect for international law, and believes that only diplomacy and dialogue can bring long-term stability to the region.
Albares’s statement came amid cautious reports about a possible ceasefire between Washington and Tehran. Many European capitals share Spain’s skepticism, fearing that the declared truce may prove to be only temporary.