Europe Signals a Harder Line on Iran as Leadership Concerns Intensify

Europe Signals a Harder Line on Iran as Leadership Concerns Intensify

Spain’s prime minister warns that a potential succession in Tehran could accelerate militarization and deepen regional instability A notable shift appears to be underway in Europe’s political posture toward Iran—one that is less cautious, more explicit, and increasingly shaped by concerns over what comes next in Tehran. In a forceful address before the Cortes Generales, Pedro Sánchez broke with the traditionally measured tone that has long defin…