MADRID, April 13 (Xinhua) -- Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said on Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz is "senseless."
In an interview with Spanish national television RTVE, Robles warned that the blockade would be "another step" in an escalating crisis that has already caused heavy casualties and economic damage.
She called the ongoing war between the United States, Israel and Iran "absurd," adding that no one knows why it began.
"This is a situation that is affecting not only Iran, but also Lebanon and other countries in the region," she said.
Robles reiterated that Spain opposes illegal wars, rejects human rights violations, and supports diplomatic solutions, calling for urgent de-escalation.
She also voiced "deep concern" over the stalled diplomatic efforts, stressing that "any conflict must be resolved through diplomatic channels," despite the difficulties.
She also underscored that respect for international law is "essential and fundamental," stressing that neither Trump nor Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can impose their own rules on the international community. ■