Europe divided and on edge as US-Israeli attacks on Iran ripple across the continent

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Finbarr Bermingham,Xiaofei XuMarch 2, 2026 at 08:10 PM

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Following US and Israeli attacks on Iran, Europe is experiencing division and heightened tensions. The strikes have exposed existing fault lines among European nations regarding how to respond when allies potentially violate international rules. The crisis intensified when Cyprus, an EU member, was targeted by an Iranian drone strike, highlighting Europe's vulnerability to the conflict's repercussions. European leaders are divided in their responses, ranging from calls for restraint to advocating for regime change in Iran. EU officials struggled to clarify the legality of the strikes, which were conducted without UN Security Council consultation, and to reconcile conflicting statements from European leaders regarding Iran's future. The situation underscores how internal European politics can overshadow significant global crises.

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us-israeli attacks 90% iran 80% europe 70% regime change 60% eu foreign policy 50% un security council 50% oil price spikes 40%

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