Europe Needs to Learn from Turkiye and Ukraine

The war launched against Iran by the United States–Israel duo has entered its first week. Despite overwhelming firepower, Iran expanded the conflict and destroyed seven U.S. radar bases. Markets remain moderate but Gulf oil and LNG production is disrupted, raising economic risks.

The preemptive attacks on Iran’s leadership and military infrastructure by Trump and Netanyahu have reshaped regional dynamics. Israel aims to remove threats, Iran seeks survival, Gulf states balance security with economic goals, and Trump pursues political advantage.