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Iran

adversary · Middle East
49
Threat to Europe
6
Opportunity

A growing threat through its arming of Russia and regional proxies.

Threat dimensions
Military55
Economic18
Technology38
Cyber70
Hybrid72
Energy28
Opportunity dimensions
Trade14
Tech-coop5
Defence-coop0
Alignment8
Relationship trajectory & EU strategy
Short term 0–2 yrs
Elevated
Counter drone/proxy supply to Russia; enforce sanctions.
Medium term 2–7 yrs
High
Nuclear diplomacy + deterrence; protect shipping.
Long term 7+ yrs
Conditional
Re-engage only on verifiable nuclear limits.
Europe's vulnerability: Drone/missile tech to Russia, proxy escalation, Gulf shipping, cyber.
⚡ Key scenario: Nuclear breakout would reset the entire regional threat picture.
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