The TakeEurope is under pressure as Trump pushes allies to support the Iran war. How are they responding?As US President Donald Trump pushes deeper into war with Iran, Europe is keeping its distance, calling it “not our war”. But as strikes on Gulf energy facilities send oil and gas prices soaring, that distance is being tested. In a rare joint move, leaders from across Europe and Japan have pledged to help stabilize energy markets and ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Can Europe stay out of the fighting while being pulled in by its economic consequences?In this episode: Sven Kühn von Burgsdorff, Former EU Diplomat Episode credits:This episode was produced by David Enders and Chloe K. Li, with Spencer Cline, Sonia Baghat, Tuleen Barakat, Catherine Nouhan and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Sarí el-Khalili. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubePublished On 20 Mar 2026
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Will Europe be pulled into the Iran war?
As the U.S. under President Trump escalates tensions with Iran in March 2026, Europe is attempting to maintain its distance, viewing the conflict as "not our war." However, strikes on Gulf energy facilities are causing rising oil and gas prices, impacting European economies.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-20 · 20:09 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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As the U.S. under President Trump escalates tensions with Iran in March 2026, Europe is attempting to maintain its distance, viewing the conflict as "not our war." However, strikes on Gulf energy facilities are causing rising oil and gas prices, impacting European economies. Leaders from Europe and Japan have jointly pledged to stabilize energy markets and ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The central question is whether Europe can avoid direct military involvement while grappling with the economic repercussions of the conflict. The situation presents a challenge to Europe's neutrality as it navigates the economic fallout of the U.S.-Iran conflict.
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Leaders from across Europe and Japan have pledged to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Leaders from across Europe and Japan have pledged to help stabilize energy markets.
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Strikes on Gulf energy facilities are sending oil and gas prices soaring.
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Europe is keeping its distance from the conflict, calling it “not our war”.
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US President Donald Trump is pushing deeper into war with Iran.
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