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Europe Warns Israel: Possible Strike on Iran Looms

12/3/2025

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Diplomat Warns Israel

A senior European diplomat warned that Israel may strike Iran within the next year, a move the United States opposes over Gaza reconstruction concerns.
The diplomat said Iran's leadership is unresponsive to signals and expressed concern about West Bank violence and Israeli settlement expansion as de facto annexation.
He urged diplomacy and proposed Israel signal a reduction of its military presence in Lebanon to support the Lebanese government against Hezbollah.

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Iran Escalates Tensions

Iran is reportedly preparing to escalate the Israel-Hezbollah conflict if Israel acts against Hezbollah.
An Israeli security source says Iran is rearming Hezbollah and the Houthis for potential conflict.
Iranian-backed Iraqi militias are developing an advanced security plan to boost their capabilities against Israel.
But Hezbollah and its allies are cautious about direct action that could trigger war.
Internal turmoil in Iran further complicates its regional engagement.

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Diplomat Warns Israel

A senior European diplomat warned that Israel may strike Iran within the next year, a move the United States opposes over Gaza reconstruction concerns.
The diplomat said Iran's leadership is unresponsive to signals and expressed concern about West Bank violence and Israeli settlement expansion as de facto annexation.
He urged diplomacy and proposed Israel signal a reduction of its military presence in Lebanon to support the Lebanese government against Hezbollah.

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