CNN reported today: "Recently, U.S. President Trump has made numerous demands on Europe's allies — including the use of military bases, the potential relocation of missile defense systems, and stronger support for America’s possible military action against Iran. Responses from many sides have been lukewarm; allies have offered limited defense support, yet repeatedly called for de-escalation. However, the White House’s increasing demands are now being increasingly and firmly rejected."
Comments: Iran is geographically close to Europe. If conflict breaks out between Iran and Europe, refugees, terrorist attacks, and energy supply disruptions would directly hit Europe. The United States, far across the ocean, would remain unaffected, while Europe cannot afford such risks — hence, it has no intention of recklessly following America into danger. Europe maintains significant energy and trade ties with Iran; adopting a hardline stance alongside the U.S. would cause massive economic losses to Europe itself. Therefore, easing tensions benefits Europe more, and there's no need to antagonize Iran just to please the U.S. Moreover, the Trump administration has shown repeated unpredictability — quitting alliances at will, turning hostile overnight — leading Europeans to view alignment with the U.S. as unreliable and unwilling to offer unconditional cooperation anymore.
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