EU foreign ministers warned of unpredictable economic consequences and called for the Strait of Hormuz to be kept open, however, fell short of supporting US aspirations for regime change in Iran.
Asked about Europe's role on Iran, the Israeli foreign minister said the EU 'does not have a unified position' and brushed off criticism from the Spanish government. Madrid rejected what it described as a unilateral and escalatory operation that risks plunging the region into
One person was killed in Abu Dhabi. The UAE claimed to have intercepted hundreds of projectiles as residents sought shelter in basements.
Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar told Euronews in an interview that the military strikes conducted alongside the United States are designed to 'create the conditions to weaken the regime enough to allow the Iranians to take their future into their own hands' as operation
The final day in Tashkent saw thrilling heavyweight action. Murad Fatiyev shocked Lasha Bekauri, Kaila Issoufi secured her first Grand Slam gold, Said Sadrudinov made history for Bahrain, and Akira Sone returned to the top. A dramatic finish closed an unforgettable weekend.
Retaliatory Iranian strikes killed three US service members and injured several in Israel, as thousands in Yazd mourned, following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Cyprus comes under attack as Iran fires two missiles at British tourist destination. Risk of Unintended Escalation. Two Iranian missiles were fired in the direction of Cyprus, currently holding the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU, British Defence Secretary John
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The Persian Gulf is currently a hot zone due to hostilities. The Strait of Hormuz is closed to shipping, except for ships with connections to China or Russia that can pass.
The Belgian navy has seized a tanker suspected of busting EU sanctions on Russia, sailing under a false flag in Belgian waters. France assisted the operation, which targets Moscow's shadow oil fleet.
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EU ambassadors and foreign ministers hold emergency talks on the Iran war, with the repatriation of European nationals on the agenda as thousands of flights are cancelled in the Middle East.
The President noted that in Russia, Ayatollah Khamenei will be remembered as an outstanding statesman who made a huge personal contribution to the development of friendly Russian-Iranian relations.
On day two after US strikes on Iran, Tehran continued to launch missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, including Qatar, raising regional tensions and prompting authorities to advise residents to stay vigilant.
Hungary raises its terror threat level and renews pressure on Ukraine to restore Russian oil flows, as the Israel-US strikes on Iran roil global energy markets — handing Orbán a campaign boost.
A fierce policy debate over the European Union’s Tobacco Excise Directive (TED) reopened a few weeks ago as the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) adopted a consequential opinion (18/02/2026) on the Commission’s proposed overhaul of tobacco excise rules. While
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An oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Musandam in the Strait of Hormuz. Four people were injured and all 20 crew members were evacuated, according to Oman's Maritime Security Centre.
Images from across the Middle East show escalating tensions and widespread fallout after coordinated strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran
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Major aviation hubs in the Gulf suspend operations with airspace closed and airlines forced to cancel and divert flights, leaving passengers stranded around the world.
The most powerful man in Iran was killed on Saturday in US and Israeli air strikes on Tehran and his death leaves a power vaccum in the country. But how did Ali Khamenei rise to power and what is his legacy?
Footage from social media showed people celebrating in the streets of the Iranian city of Kiraj late on Saturday after both the US and Israel claimed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in their major aerial attack earlier in the day.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for a 'credible transition' in Iran on X, marking the first time the EU's executive has explicitly backed regime change.
Spanish pistachio production has substantially grown by 73.6% in the past year, and the results are plain to see in supermarkets. Why has the small seed has gone from being a savoury snack to one of the most disputed ingredients in the food sector?
Mourners assembled at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad after Iranian state media confirmed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike.
Trump warned Iran against escalating attacks, while Iran’s parliamentary speaker vowed “devastating blows” in response to the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and continued US-Israeli strikes.
From sustainable fishing quotas to sabotage of undersea cables, ocean issues will take the spotlight this March at European Ocean Days.
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Iran launched retaliatory strikes on US military bases across the Gulf including in Qatar after US-Israeli attacks on Iranian targets on February 28, sharply escalating regional tensions and prompting civil defence measures.