Spanish politician criticizes use of feminism to justify involvement in Iran conflict
March 6, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Spanish Politician Criticizes Hypocrisy Over Iran War
A Spanish politician has expressed her criticism towards those who use “feminism” as an excuse to support military actions against Iran. Manuela Bergerot, the politician, stated that she finds it hypocritical for some individuals to invoke feminist rhetoric while simultaneously supporting attacks on Iran.
Bergerot pointed out that in 2018, a school in Minab was targeted, resulting in the deaths of dozens of girls. She used this incident as an example to illustrate what she considers to be the hypocrisy of those who claim to support women’s rights but do not take action against violence against women and girls.
Bergerot stated that some individuals are using feminism as a way to justify military actions against Iran, while ignoring the harm caused to innocent civilians. She emphasized that this approach is not in line with the principles of feminism, which aims to promote equality and justice for all people.
The politician’s comments have sparked a debate about the relationship between feminism and foreign policy. While some may argue that supporting feminist rhetoric can be an important aspect of promoting women’s rights, others may see it as a way to justify military actions that harm innocent civilians.
Source: Al Jazeera