Bonus In Brief: Global Reaction to the War in Iran

The United States and Israel have launched major strikes against Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior officials. In response, Iran has attacked U.S. military sites, Israel, and various economic and civilian targets in neighboring Arab Gulf states. The Gulf monarchies are bearing the brunt of the damage to their infrastructure and economies, leading them to publicly condemn Iran while maintaining backchannel discussions. European leaders find themselves unwilling participants on the sidelines of this escalating war, trying to manage the new reality.