EU is cast as an outside observer

According to materials from the newspaper "New York Times," the European Union was "left on the sidelines" of the planning of the U.S. operation against Iran. The publication notes that the Union must adapt to a new order in which its role is limited to observation. According to the NYT thesis, the American administration effectively excluded EU members from participating in planning a conflict expected to directly affect their security.

Context

In 2023, the United States announced planned airstrikes against Iranian targets, raising concerns within the international community, including the EU, which traditionally advocates for dialogue and diplomacy.