Why war in Iran won’t end Europe’s energy independence from Russia

This opinion piece from The Hill by two named academic contributors carries moderate credibility — The Hill is a established national outlet with editorial standards, and the bylined authors (Bernstam and Rosefielde) appear to have subject matter expertise. However, as an opinion piece rather than reported news, it presents a particular analytical viewpoint rather than verified reporting; readers should note the framing assumes European reengagement with Russia is primarily a financial question and frames non-engagement as economically rational, which may elide geopolitical and security considerations that drive policy. The piece would benefit from engagement with counterarguments about how energy security calculations sometimes override pure financial logic.