A fierce political storm erupted in Brussels after Spanish Member of the European Parliament Irene Montero denounced U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran, declaring that President Donald Trump is “the Hitler of the 21st century.” Her remarks, delivered during a heated session of the European Parliament, sharply criticized Washington’s policies and called for the international isolation of the United States.
Montero’s comments came 24 hours after a dramatic escalation in hostilities between the United States, Israel, and Iran. According to reports emerging from the region, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, along with the country’s defense minister and chief of general staff, were killed in the opening phase of the conflict. U.S. sources confirmed that three American soldiers also lost their lives in the fighting, marking a deadly and volatile turn in the confrontation.
Addressing lawmakers in Strasbourg, Montero condemned the bombings and economic sanctions imposed on Iran, rejecting the argument that such measures promote human rights. “Bombing Iran and sanctions do not bring freedom to women; they bring oil to Trump,” she said, accusing Washington of pursuing strategic and economic interests under the guise of liberation.
Her most incendiary statement came when she compared Trump to Adolf Hitler, asserting, “Trump is the Hitler of the 21st century. The USA should be isolated. Have a little dignity.” The remarks triggered immediate backlash among several parliamentary factions, while drawing applause from some members aligned with anti-war and anti-sanctions positions.
The speech highlights growing divisions within Europe over how to respond to the rapidly unfolding conflict in the Middle East. As military operations continue and casualties mount, political tensions are now reverberating far beyond the battlefield, exposing deep fractures in transatlantic relations and within the European Union itself.
