Iran war | Euronews

English

Brussels, My Love?

Podcast: From energy to security, how the Iran war is hitting Europe

The escalation of the Iran war is putting Europe’s security and economic systems to the test. Is Brussels able to weather this storm?

Europe Today

Newsletter: Ambassador says Iran may strike military targets in Europe

Also in this newsletter: Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid speaks to Euronews, and EU ambassadors to seek to renew sanctions on Russia.

Iran

Six US crew members die in Iraq plane crash as Iran strikes continue

The Iran war shows no signs of letting up after US President Donald Trump suggested that operations could last for another three to four weeks, despite global energy instabilities. Trump says neutralising the threat posed by Tehran is more important than oil prices. Follow our live coverage.

Europe Today

Iran war enters day 14 as millions flee and new ayatollah vows revenge

Tune in to Euronews' new 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.

ADVERTISEMENT

Earth News

‘Cashing in on a crisis’: G7 urged to tax fossil fuel windfall profits

As Europeans brace for higher oil and gas prices, G7 nations are being urged to tax fossil fuel giants profiting from the war on Iran.

Iran

French soldier killed in Iraq as Iran war fallout spreads

Saudi forces intercepted more than two dozen drones on Friday after renewed Iranian threats against oil facilities, as the regional conflict killed a French soldier in Iraqi Kurdistan.

Azerbaijan

Global Baku Forum opens with Iran war raging across the border

As a supplier of gas to the EU, Azerbaijan has been increasing its deliveries to help fill the gap from the shutdown of the shipments from the Gulf as a result of the Iran war, said President Ilham Aliyev's chief foreign policy advisor.

The Cube

Tehran claims US-Israeli strikes have 'no impact': Is this true?

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi alleged that strikes on Tehran have "no impact" on the country's military capabilities, but is there any basis to these claims?

Iran

Iran does not want to block Hormuz, Tehran diplomat says

In sharp contradiction to the new Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's statement on Thursday, the Iranian ambassador to the UN told Euronews that Iran does not plan to block or mine the Strait of Hormuz.

Economy

Could oil prices really reach $200 a barrel as claimed by Iran?

As the Iran war approaches the two-week mark, energy markets are bracing for a potential "super shock". The IRGC has repeatedly threatened to push oil prices up to $200 per barrel, leveraging its control over the Strait of Hormuz, but how realistic is this scenario?

Economy

Global banks tighten security in Gulf hubs after new Iran threat

Precautionary moves by global lenders highlight growing concern that regional tensions could disrupt banking operations in the Gulf, as Iran is signalling that it may diversify its attacks.

Economy

Oil shock splits the world: Who's gaining and who's paying the price?

As oil prices surge, one question is emerging as the key determinant of economic vulnerability: does a country sell energy, or buy it?

Economy

Iran strikes neutralise record IEA reserves release as oil tops $100

Oil spiked above $100 a barrel on Thursday following fresh Iranian attacks on Omani oil storage facilities, reversing any downward pressure from the IEA's record release of 400mn barrels announced the previous day.

Europe Today

Iran escalation risks 'stagflation shock' for Europe, Dombrovskis says

EU economy chief says intensity and duration of the Iran war will define fallout of the crisis on Europe as global coalition agrees to the biggest release of oil reserves in history to stabilise energy market.

Europe Today

Newsletter: Oil prices spiral despite historic reserve release

Also in this newsletter: European Commissioner for the Economy Valdis Dombrovskis tells Europe Today that a prolonged and escalating war in the Middle East could mean a 'stagflationary shock' for Europe.

EU.XL

Europe's civil shelters are crumbling. Brussels can't do much about it

Civil shelter networks across Europe are neglected. Inspections after a drone strike near a British base in Cyprus found many shelters unusable, reigniting the debate over civil protection and the EU’s limited role.

Iran

Iran's new ayatollah vows to block Hormuz in regime-released statement

Tehran fired fresh barrages of drones and missiles early on Thursday as the Iran war nears the two-week mark. Air raid alerts were sounded in Israel as authorities warned of incoming Iranian fire, as Gulf states brace for more attacks.

Europe Today

EU Commissioner Dombrovskis weighs in on Iran war and Ukraine

Tune in to Euronews' new 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.

USA

Precision Strike Missile: US' latest weapons system striking Iran

The US Army's new Precision Strike Missile, or PrSM for short, is a medium to long-range weapon meant to replace the ageing Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS).

Tech News

Middle East data centres are becoming targets during Iran war

Data centres are the physical buildings that house all the infrastructure required to power banking apps, cloud services, and artificial intelligence platforms.