Iran war puts further strain on US-EU relations

Iran war puts further strain on US-EU relations

April 27, 2026 · 7 min

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The episode discusses the impact of the Iran war on US-EU relations, featuring insights from guest Nathalie Tocci.

From reports of a leaked pentagon email suggesting Spain should be kicked out of the NATO alliance, to Donald Trump's constant berating of European countries for not joining the Iran war. European leaders are conducting a delicate dance at the moment with the Trump administration. Even the Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni - who has often been described as the Trump whisperer - appears to have distanced herself from the Trump administration. So as the war in the middle east continues, how is Europe managing relations with Donald Trump? GUEST: Nathalie Tocci, Director of the International Affairs Institute and former special advisor to EU High Representatives Federica Mogherini and Josep Borrell PRODUCER: Pip Cook

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