Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount - Reuters
Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount Reuters
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"This was made perfectly clear to the American military and forces from the very beginning."
— Margarita Robles , Politician
"You cannot respond to one illegality with another, because that’s how humanity’s great disasters begin."
— Pedro Sánchez , Politician
"That’s not a very good arrangement."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"there are countries around the world who ought be prepared to step up"
— Hegseth , Politician
"Putting people on the ground might be the most psychologically compelling way of striking a blow at Iran"
— Michael Eisenstadt , Academic
"It will be hard to take. It will be hard to hold"
— Danny Citrinowicz , Academic
"Number 1, buy from the U.S., we have plenty, and Number 2, build up some delayed courage, go to the Strait, and just TAKE IT."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Danny Citrinowicz is a representative from the Atlantic Council.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Hegseth is a political commentator known for his conservative views.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Margarita Robles is the Minister of Defense of Spain.
Former U.S. military analyst and director at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
He is the Prime Minister of Spain.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxPTGI1RDRzSnZ0MW9jTlhyd0tGNFdjQk5EQkwtS3U3UjJXUzFxR05NRVlmT01WLUtEeGlTZzhiUExVbEpENElQT05YckFqcS1URTRZQUZtMzZ1UF9YSXFUYVNlT2ttbjRaTFlhUXVkQmJHVV9oUUFtNjA2N1VzVFpOS0QxNFkzeWozYmFOYWx0bFZ3YzJESUtxZ2RfREtYR2RiaWFQS2VBRzdhcUpUNTBVRGQyMkYweHFHd0Ew?oc=5" target="_blank">Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
France and Italy have joined Spain in restricting U.S.-Israeli military operations, highlighting divisions within NATO over the conflict in Iran.
Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. military aircraft involved in the Iran conflict, marking a significant opposition to U.S. operations in the region.
Experts warn that U.S. plans to seize Iran's Kharg Island could endanger troops and may not effectively conclude the conflict.
President Trump criticizes European allies for not supporting U.S. actions in Iran and suggests the war may conclude without reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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