Europe Dragged Into Middle East Conflict as Bases Threatened, Citizens Evacuated

Europe is being pulled into the escalating Middle East conflict, forcing immediate military and civilian actions. The U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran and Tehran's retaliatory strikes are having direct consequences for the continent. European nations are now taking defensive measures to protect their military bases in the region. A separate, urgent operation is also underway to evacuate European citizens caught in the conflict zones. Analysts warn these are just the first concrete fallouts for Europe. The situation threatens longer-term economic and security challenges for the continent as the war expands.