You have just made my point. Europe was allegedly a strong ally of the US, but in reality that agreement only went one way. Europe never held up their end of the bargain, except to pay lip service to it at the UN. Europe is still demanding that the US play world policeman, but only in areas where the US police actions would benefit Europe economicly. Let Europe clean up their own messes in Africa. You cannot deal with Iran, rationally. Iran isn't interested in trade with the US, they are interested in power and ruling the whole Middle East, and beyond. Europe didn't learn anything from Hitler. You sound just like Neville Chamberlain. Next you'll be trying to tell by that Chavez just wants to trade with the US, too.
That might be possible from your point of view. The question is what is your suggestion. Drop a few bombs and leave a uncalculatable mess?