Europe Scrambles to Salvage Diplomacy After US Strikes Iranian Nuclear Sites Amid Rising Tensions

The recent U.S. airstrikes targeting Iran's nuclear and military sites have sent shockwaves across global diplomacy, underscoring a reality that many European nations find increasingly difficult to manage: Iran’s belligerence combined with American resolve is creating an unprecedented flashpoint in the Middle East. European Union foreign ministers convened in Brussels amid growing fears of Iranian retaliation that could escalate into an uncontrollable regional war. The diplomatic efforts led by the EU’s "E3" trio — Britain, France, and Germany — have foundered as Tehran refuses direct negotiations with Washington following the U.S. strikes over the weekend. These strikes, which some European...