Atlantic Council's Kroenig on U.S.-Iran Tensions

The transcript discusses the geopolitical tensions following the death of Sulemani, focusing on Iran's strategic dilemma of retaliating without escalating into a major conflict with the US. It highlights the global reactions, particularly from European allies, and the challenges faced by the US in aligning its strategy with them. The potential impact on Iraq, which is caught between US and Iranian influences, is also examined. The US aims to deter further Iranian aggression while European countries call for deescalation to avoid a broader conflict.

What is the Pentagon's likely priority in response to Iran's potential retaliation?

How do European allies generally view the rationale behind the U.S. attack on Sulemani?

What concerns do European allies have regarding the escalation of conflict in the region?