How is the US-Israeli war on Iran causing havoc in Europe?
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β’Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:47:55 +0000
π° What Happened
Several Western European countries have spoken out against restarting the war on Iran. Germany and the UK stayed quiet at first. Now both are calling for diplomacy. The change comes as oil prices keep rising and living costs climb across Europe. Energy supplies are still disrupted, pushing up household bills just as winter arrives. Protests over living standards have filled European capitals in recent weeks.
π The Backstory
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, pointed to the shift in a post on X. He recalled German Chancellor Friedrich Merz saying in June 2025 that Israel was doing the dirty work for others. He compared that with recent German warnings against new attacks. Europe imports much of its energy, so war in the Gulf quickly reaches its petrol pumps and power bills.
π― Why It Matters
War far away can still raise your heating bill and the price of food. That is why European leaders are now pushing for talks.
Several Western European countries have spoken out against restarting the war on Iran. Germany and the UK stayed quiet at first. Now both are calling for diplomacy. The change comes as oil prices keep rising and living costs climb across Europe. Energy supplies are still disrupted, pushing up household bills just as winter arrives. Protests over living standards have filled European capitals in recent weeks.
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, pointed to the shift in a post on X. He recalled German Chancellor Friedrich Merz saying in June 2025 that Israel was doing the dirty work for others. He compared that with recent German warnings against new attacks. Europe imports much of its energy, so war in the Gulf quickly reaches its petrol pumps and power bills.
War far away can still raise your heating bill and the price of food. That is why European leaders are now pushing for talks.