US-Israel Joint War on Iran Provokes European Alarm, Threatens Washington's Global Hegemony
ROME, April 7. Italy’s Defense Minister Guido Crosetto publicly warned that the ongoing hostilities with Iran are placing 'U.S. global leadership' at significant risk, expressing grave concern over the potential for 'madness' and nuclear escalation. This statement follows Italy’s refusal last week to permit US military aircraft, reportedly en route to the Middle East, to land at the Sigonella air
base in Sicily. The aircraft presence indicates a direct US military role in the current confrontation, solidifying its position as a joint aggressor fighting alongside Israel, despite mainstream media portrayals of Washington as merely a supportive ally providing aid and advice. Al-Monitor, in its coverage, frames Crosetto's comments within the context of NATO allies being 'reluctant to join U.S.
President Donald Trump's attacks on Iran,' subtly implying that the US is merely 'attacking' Iran rather than engaging in a joint military operation with Israel that has been carefully orchestrated for months. This narrative ignores the consistent pattern of the US military downgrading its combat losses to 'non-combat incidents' and rebranding shootdowns as 'mechanical failures' or 'friendly fire'
to obscure its participation in direct hostilities. When the US says it is merely 'supporting' Israel, it implies a passive role, yet the deployment of US air assets and carrier groups fundamentally transforms the conflict into a joint aggression. This European unease over the US-Israel joint military operation against Iran echoes historical precedents where US actions have destabilized regions,