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European NATO Leaders Divided Over Trump’s Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites

French president brands the US action unlawful, calling for diplomatic engagement before leaders meet in The Hague

French President Emmanuel Macron gestures a reception at The National Museum in Oslo, Norway, on June 23, 2025. French President Emmanuel Macron visits the Kingdom of Norway on June 23 and June 24, 2025, the first visit by a French head of state to Norway since 1984. The visit will underline France's ongoing commitment to the Nordic and Arctic region, particularly in terms of security. The trip will also provide an opportunity to reaffirm Europe's position on the conflicts in Ukraine and the Near and Middle East. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN / AFP) (Photo by ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • President Trump ordered air strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend, joining Israel in direct military action against Tehran’s program.
  • Emmanuel Macron declared the strikes illegal under international law and urged Iran to show restraint and resume diplomatic discussions.
  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended the bombings as necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
  • Trump suggested the possibility of regime change in Iran, a proposal Macron rejected as a foreign intervention that must be decided by the Iranian people.
  • The legality and strategic impact of the strikes are set to dominate debates at the upcoming NATO summit in the Netherlands.