Europe Scrambles as U.S.-Israeli Strike on Iran Exposes Global Leadership Gaps

On a brisk Saturday morning, American and Israeli forces executed a decisive strike against strategic Iranian targets, shaking the foundations of a decades-long conflict. But across the Atlantic, European capitals reacted with caution—perhaps too cautious given what is at stake for Western security.Is Europe Prepared to Face the Real Threat from Iran?Germany rushed into emergency meetings only after being informed hours before the attack, while France acknowledged knowing an operation was imminent but remained in the dark about timing. Their hesitance underscores a troubling disconnect: even as Iran's regime relentlessly pursues ballistic missiles, nuclear ambitions, and supports terrorist proxies worldwide,...