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Iranian TV shows man rescued from South Khorasan rubble

Red Crescent teams rescue survivors in South Khorasan after reported US-Israeli strikes, as Iran counts rising civilian toll and mounting destruction.

Europe Today

Europe must end diplomacy in Iran, says Israeli UN ambassador

Israel has called for an end to European diplomacy in Iran, urging a firmer hand alongside the US to force regime change in Tehran as the conflict rages on.

Europe Today

‘Iran war is Europe’s war’, says former Trump security advisor

Trump’s former national security advisor has slammed European leaders’ inaction on the war in Iran as a “mistake” that invites the US president to halt support for Ukraine against Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Europe News

A crunch EU summit torn between two wars and a looming energy crisis

As European leaders gather in Brussels for a summit torn between two wars and a looming energy crisis, Euronews presents Special Report, hosted by Maria Tadeo and our team of correspondents. Live tonight at 7 pm Brussels time.

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Europe in Motion

Russia pocketing billions from two weeks of war in Iran, data shows

Moscow's fossil fuel earnings hit €7.7 billion in the two weeks after joint US-Israeli strikes triggered the war in Iran, as the ongoing conflict has sent global oil prices skyrocketing and led the US to ease Russian sanctions.

Travel News

Gulf airlines change loyalty requirements as Iran war impacts flights

Etihad and Qatar Airways have modified their loyalty programme requirements reflecting the reduction in air travel.

Markets

Global stock markets slide as oil market volatility rattles investors

Increased targeting of oil and gas infrastructure in the Iran war is hitting trader sentiment hard as concerns mount that the current energy crisis is going to have a lasting impact on the global economy.

Earth News

Evacuated pets arrive on Greek airlift from war-torn Middle East

Fourty-five pets and their owners were repatriated to Greece after weeks of being trapped in the Middle East.

Economy

ECB keeps rates steady as rising energy prices fuel inflation concerns

The European Central Bank (ECB) kept its key policy rates on hold on Thursday, as fresh spikes in oil and gas prices threaten to derail recent progress in reducing inflation.

Economy

Bank of England holds rate at 3.75% amid Iran war inflation fears

The Bank of England has held its main interest rate at 3.75% in the wake of rising oil and gas prices following the start of the Iran war.

Earth News

Drilling North Sea to cut energy bills a ‘sheer fantasy’, warns report

Escalating conflict in the Middle East has emboldened calls for the UK to open up North Sea drilling licences.

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Iran: Mass funeral in Tehran for Larijani and other officials killed in strikes

Thousands gathered at Enghelab Square in Tehran on 18 March for the funeral procession of national security chief Ali Larijani, Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani and dozens of sailors killed in recent strikes.

Economy

Brent crude oil crosses $119 after Iran hit largest Qatari energy site

Brent crude oil traded briefly above $119 a barrel after Iran struck Qatar’s largest energy site, the Ras Laffan gas field. The attack was in response to Israeli strikes against the Iranian South Pars gas field.

Markets

Markets on edge as ECB prepares to set interest rates

European markets have opened lower as investors await the European Central Bank’s rate decision, with a sharp rise in gas and oil prices fuelling fresh inflation concerns.

Iran

Trump says he is 'not putting troops' in Iran as war continues

His comments come after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that "we're very much on track" and that President Donald Trump would be the one to decide when to stop the war.

Europe Today

Newsletter: Iran war, Druzhba dispute to dominate EU leaders’ summit

Also in this newsletter: how the 50th anniversary celebration of the centre-right European People's Party (EPP) was overshadowed by allegations of coordinated collaboration with anti-EU forces; and Iceland's Foreign Minister speaks to Europe Today.

Europe Today

EU leaders meet in Brussels for a tense, crucial EU summit

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.

Iran

Trump threatens to 'entirely blow up' Iran's South Pars gas field

Trump has vowed to “blow up the entirety” of Iran’s South Pars gas field if Tehran moves to attack Qatari gas fields again. The warning comes after Iran, in response to an Israeli attack on its gas field, struck Qatar’s largest Ras Laffan facility, sparking global outrage.

Economy

Fed projects one rate cut, sees limited Iran war impact

Federal Reserve officials say the war in Iran is likely to push up inflation this year, while having little impact on economic growth.

Japan

Rattled by Trump, Japan seeks closer ties with Europe

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets US President Donald Trump this Thursday in Washington. A long-planned visit upended by the Iran war. It's a tricky moment for the Japanese leader who needs to balance Trump's unpredictability with Tokyo's security needs.

The Iran war refers to the ongoing military confrontation involving Iran, Israel and the United States, with fighting and tensions spreading across the region — stay up to date on the latest developments as the situation unfolds