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EU Defence Chief: Europe must help de-escalate Iran conflict
Published 1 month ago
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US President Donald Trump has warned “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran fails to meet his latest deadline to strike a deal that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
But if the Trump Administration follows through on its threats - it shouldn't expect help from leaders in Europe - who have have been clear in their refusal to join the US' war efforts.
Those responses have angered Donald Trump and strained diplomatic relations - as Europe continues to support Ukraine's war effort on its own borders.
- GUEST: Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defence and Space and former Lithuanian prime minister
- PRODUCER: Brooke Young