Global Pulse: Mixed Reactions to U.S.-Israel War on Iran

CBS News surveyed foreign capitals two weeks into the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran and found broad concern and skepticism about the war’s legality and consequences. Russia condemns the attack, and many European publics worry about spillovers while urging de-escalation and diplomacy; France and other states lean toward diplomatic avenues, while Ireland, Spain and the U.K. weigh bases and defense roles. Ukraine highlights risks to its own defense, and India expresses cautious concern. Across capitals, energy-market volatility compounds a wary mood and a clear preference for restraint over wider conflict.