The World EU leaders want de-escalation in US-Israeli war with Iran
Mar 19, 2026
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Europe Sees Long Iran War As Global Risk Multiplier
- Europe fears a long Iran war could benefit Vladimir Putin and divert US resources from Ukraine, worsening global repercussions.
- Analysts warned Iran's size makes potential state collapse far more consequential for neighbors and Europe than for the US.
US And Israel Share A Goal Of Weakening Iran's Regime
- Aaron David Miller argues US and Israel share core objectives to weaken Iran's regime, despite public disputes and mixed messaging.
- He notes unprecedented US-Israel operational coordination and that both seek to create dysfunction that hampers regime recovery.
Different Appetite For Chaos Shapes Israeli And US Approaches
- Miller suggests Israel tolerates more chaos in Iran than the US because Israel lacks US domestic pressures and Gulf ties, and Netanyahu may benefit politically.
- He predicts Trump holds leverage and could order Israel to stop if US decides it's enough.