Economics
The World Agrees With Trump on One Thing When It Comes to Iran
- Leaders and officials counting on Trump to rein in his hawks
- While war seen as unlikely, U.S. tactics on Iran cause worry
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Blunt, ignorant and confused are some of the criticisms voiced by allies on U.S. policy toward Iran. But none sees the Trump administration preparing for war.
Governments worldwide are alarmed at the tension between Washington and Tehran, concerned about the risk of escalation or military miscalculation and frustrated at a lack of communication about U.S. goals. What keeps the anxiety in check from Berlin to Moscow to Ankara is President Donald Trump’s oft-stated aversion to starting fresh wars.