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Europe Prioritizes Diplomacy Over Trump's Military Intervention Call

3/21/2026

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European leaders rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's calls for military intervention in the Strait of Hormuz, prioritizing diplomacy.
European Union (EU) diplomats said they were uninformed about U.S. and Israeli operations and would not bear responsibility for the fallout.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated that the focus should be on negotiating a settlement over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
France signaled possible support for commercial ship escorts only after a ceasefire.

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European leaders rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's calls for military intervention in the Strait of Hormuz, prioritizing diplomacy.
European Union (EU) diplomats said they were uninformed about U.S. and Israeli operations and would not bear responsibility for the fallout.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated that the focus should be on negotiating a settlement over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
France signaled possible support for commercial ship escorts only after a ceasefire.