Europe divided and on edge as US-Israeli attacks on Iran ripple across the continent
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 story so far
- Feb 28
- Mar 2
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Open questions and key claims
The airspace of the entire country is closed until further notice.
Monica Marks says seeing Gulf cities bombed is as unimaginable as seeing US cities bombed.
U.S.-Israeli mission in Iran has two main goals: remove existential threats and change the regime.
The second goal of the mission is to create conditions to change the regime in Iran.
The country has the right to defend itself “with all might” in response to the US-Israel attacks.
Ursula von der Leyen said the attacks showed “why a credible transition in Iran is urgently needed”.
At least 555 people have been killed in Iran so far by the US-Israeli campaign.
The Iranian Red Crescent Society said more than 500 people have been killed since the conflict began.
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