US EditionEurope defends military bases and struggles to evacuate citizens as it is drawn into the war on Iran
Europe is evacuating thousands of citizens and reinforcing security at key transit points amid Iran's regional attacks, with about 30,000 German tourists stranded, officials said.
- On Sunday, Europe moved to defend military bases and evacuate citizens as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran drew the bloc in, with the U.K. allowing U.S. forces to use British bases for attacks.
- With the IRGC placed on the EU terror list last month, European engagement narrowed as Iran threatened and attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz, endangering vital trade routes.
- States have launched airlifts and additional flights to repatriate citizens, with Germany saying about 30,000 German tourists are stranded and the Czech Republic sending planes for about 6,700 Czechs.
- EU foreign ministers, chaired by Kaja Kallas on Sunday, flagged evacuation concerns as military evacuation was blocked by airspace closures and some countries beefed up security at European transport hubs.
- The EU seeks diplomatic solutions while maintaining a stance against IRGC-led leadership, as it reviews Operation Aspides and fears rising oil prices and migration risks keep Europe engaged.
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The conflict in the Middle East is also a European problem: for military bases, for energy, for security... and for politics. The EU is divided between those who align with the United States and Israel and those, like Spain, condemn the attack as a violation of international law.
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Britain allows the use of its bases by the USA, the Bundeswehr should be allowed to defend itself. The evacuation of Europeans from the war region is currently the greatest concern.
Middle East war to have economic and military fallouts for Europe
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes across the Middle East are quickly dragging Europe in, forcing the continent into defensive action to protect military bases and evacuate citizens caught up in the conflict. FRANCE 24's Armen Georgian looks at the concrete fallouts the conflict could have for the continent.
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