Kurt Volker warns Europeans against criticizing Trump's Iran policy

4 articles · Updated · POLITICO Europe · Apr 25

Volker, a former U.S. ambassador to NATO, cautioned British and European politicians in a POLITICO podcast published Friday.
He argued that public criticism of Trump’s Iran war strategy could alienate the U.S. president and damage transatlantic relations.
Volker emphasized that expressing disapproval may prompt Trump to retaliate diplomatically, potentially affecting European interests linked to U.S. policy decisions on Iran.

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