Trump's aversion to new wars in West Asia makes the world less dangerous

Israel views Trump's goal as getting an improved nuclear deal that covers Iran's ballistic-missile development and sponsorship of regional militias such as Hezbollah

Blunt, ignorant and confused are some of the criticisms voiced by allies on US policy toward Iran. But none sees the Trump administration preparing for war.

Governments worldwide are alarmed at the tension between Washington and Tehran, concerned about the risk of escalation or military miscalculation and frustrated at a lack of communication about US goals. What keeps the anxiety in check from Berlin to Moscow to Ankara is President Donald Trump’s oft-stated aversion to starting fresh wars.

Many allies share US concerns about Iran’s meddling in places like Iraq, Syria and Yemen, and the prospect of it one day acquiring nuclear