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Qatar

Iran strikes tanker off Qatar coast as Tehran attacks on Gulf persist

Qatar said it had intercepted two Iranian cruise missiles, while a third struck a fuel tanker off its coast. All 21 crew members were safely evacuated, with no injuries or environmental damage reported.

Economy

Germany's first Omani LNG shipments arrive despite Gulf disruptions

Germany's first Omani LNG deliveries are arriving on schedule — but analysis of the country's supply chain suggests Berlin's exposure to the Middle East crisis runs deeper than officials admit.

Iran

Trump considers pulling US out of 'paper tiger' NATO

Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK would host a meeting of about 35 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has been crippled by the Iran war.

Markets

Stocks jump and oil drops as Trump renews hopes of Iran war ending

European and Asian markets surged on Wednesday amid renewed hopes that the Iran war could end soon after US President Donald Trump said American troops would leave in two to three weeks with or without a deal.

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Europe Today

Newsletter: Energy shock has Brussels on edge

Also in this newsletter: The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas floats reviving plans to use immobilised Russian assets to fund Ukraine.

Economy

Cheaper drones: Europe's lesson from the Ukraine invasion and Iran war

As US and Israeli stockpiles drain against Iranian drones, the Bruegel think-tank warns Europe faces an even harder fight on its own doorstep

Europe Today

Trump signals frustration over Iran war as EU urges de-escalation

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

Economy

Oil and gas prices will not return to normal after Iran war, EU warns

The EU has warned that oil and gas prices will not go down any time soon, even if the Iran war ends, citing pressure on fuel supplies and tight global markets, as it prepares support measures for households and businesses.

Business

Should you book holiday flights now considering jet fuel price spikes?

Jet fuel prices have more than doubled in recent weeks amid the ongoing Iran war. Airlines have responded with fare increases and temporary surcharges, so should you secure tickets now or wait?

Earth News

Europe’s outdated grid risks clean energy projects being ‘stranded’

Upgrading Europe’s ‘insufficient’ grid is a “matter of urgency” for the continent's energy security.

Lebanon

Strikes kill seven in Beirut as Israel vows to occupy southern Lebanon

Heavy strikes hit Lebanon's capital Beirut overnight as Israel claimed it had struck a "senior Hezbollah commander" and another member of the group. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said his country's military intends to occupy a swathe of southern Lebanon.

Iran

Trump says Iran war could end in 'two weeks', with or without deal

US President Donald Trump said the war in Iran could end in 'two weeks, maybe three', adding that 'whether we have a deal or not, it's irrelevant.' The White House announced Trump will address the nation with an update on Wednesday night.

Iraq

US journalist kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraqi officials say

It was not immediately clear if the kidnapping was related to the ongoing war, but Iran-backed militias in Iraq have launched regular attacks on US facilities in the country.

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Kurdish Iranian opposition: The Iranian regime is 'not trustworthy'

Speaking to Euronews, the exiled leader of the Kurdish Iranian opposition said that no one in the Iranian regime was “trustworthy”, downplaying claims from the US administration that Iranian officials were "reasonable” negotiators.

Iran

Iran has will to end war but wants guarantees, president tells EU

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said that the next days of the Iran war will be "decisive" while refusing to rule out US ground forces playing a role in the conflict.

Europe News

EU urges countries to remain aligned to cope with market volatility

Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen emphasized that EU unity is crucial to managing the energy crisis, with oil up 70% and natural gas 50%, raising concerns over supply security.

Earth News

This German village relies on renewables to avoid rising energy costs

The German village of Feldheim is using wind, solar and biogas energy to shield itself from rising energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict, with local officials saying residents are not affected by electricity cost increases.

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Moment US strike sends massive fireball into sky over Iran’s Isfahan

Large explosions and fires were seen over Isfahan, a central Iranian city hosting military and nuclear facilities.

Europe News

Euronews explains: What the Strait of Hormuz crisis means for Europe

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is rattling global markets, sending energy prices soaring and fuelling fears of supply shortages. Euronews explains:

Iran

Trump tells allies to ‘go get your own oil’ amid Iranian Gulf attacks

Trump's comments come on the same day that gas prices in the US jumped past an average of $4 for the first time since 2022 as fuel prices continue to spike worldwide.