The Digester

A spiralling Middle East conflict is exposing deep divisions within the EU after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with Spain publicly condemning the attack and blocking US base access while other members move to support allies; MEPs debated whether Brussels is being dragged into war and the implications for Europe.

A spiralling conflict in the Middle East risks major regional spillover and is testing EU unity.
Spain is the only EU country to publicly condemn US and Israeli strikes on Iran and has barred US use of Rota and Morón bases.
US President Donald Trump threatened to sever trade ties with Madrid after Spain's stance.
Several EU states are moving to provide defensive support to allies while Cyprus was struck by an Iran-made drone.
MEPs Hana Jalloul and Reinhold Lopatka disagreed on the legality and justification of the strikes and on the role of opposition figure Reza Pahlavi.
Both MEPs warned the crisis could have significant implications for Europe’s energy security, economy, and internal cohesion.

MEPs clash as EU risks being drawn into Middle East war

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