Officials across Europe responded with a mixture of concern and appeals for diplomacy. Many European leaders have long supported negotiated solutions to issues surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. They viewed military actions targeting nuclear sites as a potential setback to years of diplomatic effort.
European diplomats privately signaled that they hoped all parties would refrain from further military action and instead consider returning to dialogue. Although responses varied slightly from country to country, the overarching message focused on preventing additional tension and preserving international frameworks designed to maintain nuclear oversight.
