In a recent interview with Al Jazeera, former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt condemned the US and Israeli military strikes on Iran, characterizing them as actions taken outside of international law. Bildt expressed deep concern over the United States not even attempting to justify its actions within a legal framework, labeling the situation as a significant deviation from established norms. He emphasized that the Gulf states have not attacked Iran; rather, it is the US and Israel who have escalated tensions in the region.

Bildt further stated that the relationship between Europe and the United States is undergoing a transformation, suggesting that it will not revert to its previous state from ten to fifteen years ago. He pointed out that nearly every European government has publicly denounced the ongoing conflict, declaring it an infringement of international law. There appears to be a growing consensus in Europe regarding opposition to the military actions taken by the US and Israel, reflecting broader concerns about the implications of such interventions on global security and diplomatic relations.

Since the onset of the US-Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28, hundreds of casualties have been reported, including former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In retaliation, Tehran has launched thousands of missiles and drones targeting US and Israeli interests, intensifying the conflict in the region and highlighting the dire need for renewed diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions.