politics
May 3, 2026
NATO would have joined Iran war if US succeeded: expert
Zorawar Daulet Singh says NATO states avoided the US-Israel war on Iran after Washington's initial strategy backfired, strengthening Tehran's position.
TL;DR
- NATO states would have joined the US and Israel in a war on Iran if Washington's initial strategy had succeeded.
- European nations did not want to be caught in the crossfire, viewing the US strategy as a backfire.
- Pakistan attempted to mediate by urging Iranians to accept the American framework, which has reached a dead end.
- Iran recognizes the need for bigger partners like Russia, viewing it as essential for stable, long-term partnership.
- Russia sees Iran as a second front in its struggle with the West.
- Russia, India, China, and Iran are emerging as stabilizing players for the future.
- There is a perception that the US is not prepared for a second round of conflict with Iran.
- US mainstream media and former officials admit Iran holds strong cards.
- US policies are undermining India's interests in trade, tariffs, energy security, geopolitics, and relations with Pakistan.
- The belief that US-India relations will revert to their past state after Trump is described as naive and delusional.
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