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Prolonged Conflict in Iran Would Elevate Security, Migration Threats Against Europe

Mar 5, 2026 | 18:06 GMT

The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91) on Feb. 25 at the quay of the North Port in Malmo, Sweden.
The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (R91) on Feb. 25 at the quay of the North Port in Malmo, Sweden.

(Johan NILSSON / TT NEWS AGENCY / AFP via Getty Images)

A prolonged conflict in the Middle East would increase Europe's exposure to security risks, including potential attacks on European-linked assets, renewed migration pressures and an elevated terrorism threat, particularly if European capitals assume a more active military or diplomatic role against the Iranian regime....

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