The war in Iran, exacerbated by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and an unprecedented energy crisis, highlights the European Union's lack of a unified response. While the US acts erratically and the Iranian regime exploits the situation, European member states have once again resorted to fragmented, short-term national measures. An analysis by the Jacques Delors Institute warns that this focus on immediate relief over long-term stability risks market shortages and reflects a recurring pattern of European inaction, hoping for a return to business as usual.