Spanish conservative politician shot in face in Madrid. Gunman escaped on a motorbike, reports say
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While motives for the shooting are so far unknown, Vidal-Quadras’ divisive nature as a far-right politician must be acknowledged. It is of note that the shooting occurred mere hours after the politician revealed his opposition to a controversial coalition agreement in Spain, sparking a plethora of questions concerning the nature of the attack.
Contrary to beliefs concerning the role of national politics in Vidal-Quadras' shooting, evidence so far points to the politician's outspoken history of opposition against the Iranian government. Vidal-Quadras sits on Iran's watchlist, having formed relationships with a plethora of Iranian dissidents. While it is for the police to come to a conclusion over the incident, such factors are unlikely to be a mere coincidence.