Spanish MP Jon Iñárritu has once again emerged as an ardent propagandist for Armenia, this time advocating for the EU to support Yerevan’s bid for membership and falsely portraying Azerbaijan as an aggressor.

I am saying 'again' because he made statements on February 26—ironically, the anniversary of the Khojaly genocide— that served as yet another example of his deep-seated bias and deliberate misinformation.

This time, in his interview with Armenpress, Iñárritu defended the extension of the EU Monitoring Mission in Armenia (EUMA), claiming that its presence is essential to preventing "Azerbaijan’s renewed aggression." He further alleged that parts of Armenia remain under "Azeri occupation" and accused Baku of violating international law. These remarks are not only factually incorrect but also serve Armenia’s ongoing campaign to distort the realities of the South Caucasus conflict.

First, there is no "Azeri occupation" of Armenian land. What Iñárritu fails to mention is that Azerbaijan’s army is positioned along its internationally recognized borders, with ongoing delimitation efforts complicated by Armenia’s persistent refusal to engage constructively. Second, his framing of EUMA as a peacekeeping force is misleading; it has no enforcement mandate and has instead emboldened Yerevan by giving it a false sense of security against fulfilling its regional........

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