But since the US-Israeli attack started on Iran three days ago, this continent has looked at best uncoordinated, if not fractured and decidedly without leverage, caught up in the maelstrom of events.

European leaders are scrambling to protect citizens and calm tensions after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

European leaders are scrambling to protect citizens and calm tensions after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Rare joint statement from leaders of European nations makes clear they did not participate in US-Israeli strikes

War highlights strained alliances, unfettered militaries and a Washington with renewed appetite for regime change

Foreign ministers from the bloc's 27 nations held special talks via video link on day 2 of an assault that has resulted in widespread regional instability and calls for…

Europe appears to have been on the sidelines as the U.S. and Israel pursue Iran, and crisis engulfs the Middle East.

But since the US-Israeli attack started on Iran three days ago, this continent has looked at best uncoordinated, if not fractured and decidedly without leverage, caught up in the…

The bloc is split over how to respond, but some EU members are rallying around the concept of mutual defence.