Dennis Schulz

  European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa. AFP Should Europe Condemn Without Offering Solutions? European leaders Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen swiftly denounced Iran’s attacks as “unacceptable.” While condemnation is necessary, Europe risks sounding like a moral referee rather than a strategic actor. To be taken seriously, the EU must move beyond statements and offer concrete diplomatic initiatives . Otherwise, its words ring hollow in a region already saturated with external powers making declarations.  European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have condemned what they called Iran’s “unacceptable attacks” on countries in the Middle East during a video conference with regional leaders to discuss the war involving Iran. 🔴… pic.twitter.com/zjvbQQm2OZ — Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (@RFERL) March 9, 2026 Is Europe Balancing Principles With Pragmatism...

In a recent development, the United States has expressed deep concern over reported arms shipments from Iran to Sudan's army, currently engaged in a deadly conflict with paramilitaries allegedly backed by the United Arab Emirates and Russia. John Godfrey, the US ambassador to Sudan, highlighted the worrisome external support to both the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). He emphasized the potential negative impact of such support on prolonging the conflict and reducing the chances of a negotiated resolution. Godfrey refrained from naming specific countries but urged external actors to abstain from providing material support to the conflicting parties. He emphasized the detrimental effects of such support on the duration of the conflict and the prospects for a peaceful resolution. Reports suggest a renewed tie between Sudan and Iran, raising concerns about Iranian materiel support to the SAF, adding complexity to an already volatile situation. T...