Why is Trump asking for Europe’s help in war on Iran?

Al Jazeera DiplomaticAnalysisEN 1 min read 100% complete March 24, 2026 at 08:08 PM
Why is Trump asking for Europe’s help in war on Iran?

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In a March 24, 2026, interview, former French Ambassador to the US Gerard Araud discussed US President Donald Trump's efforts to involve European countries in a potential US-Israeli war on Iran. Araud argued that Europe is right to avoid such a conflict, stating that no positive outcome is likely. He likened the situation to the Vietnam War, where escalating involvement created a false sense of progress. Araud suggested that if the US wanted European support now, it should have included them in the initial decision-making. He implied that Europe is wary of being drawn into a conflict with no clear path to resolution.

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If you wanted us at the landing, you should have thought of us at the takeoff.

quote — Gerard Araud90% confidence

There is no good outcome that can be gained from the United States-Israel war on Iran.

quote — Gerard Araud90% confidence

Europe is right to avoid the US-Israeli war on Iran.

quote — Gerard Araud90% confidence

The current moment is similar to the US quagmire in Vietnam in the 1960s.

quote — Gerard Araud80% confidence
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us-israeli war on iran 100% europe 80% donald trump 70% war effort 60% gerard araud 60% vietnam war 50% us foreign policy 50% international relations 40%

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