Europe Today Plenković defends EU’s ‘clear, unified’ Iran stance as rifts emerge Croatia Prime Minister Andrej Plenković told Europe Today that his country stands ready to assist neighbouring member states who might be impacted by higher energy costs due to the events unfolding in the Middle East. 02/03/2026
Iran Euroviews. People of Iran are ready for democracy, but the regime is not defeated Following the death of Ali Khamenei, the fall of the regime appears to be a realistic option for the first time in 47 years. But the regime still has a monopoly on the use of force. These are historic times for the people of Iran, Gilda Sahebi writes in an opinion article for Eurones. 02/03/2026
Markets European stocks dip as Gulf exchanges stay shut following Iran strikes European markets opened in deep negative territory as crude oil prices rose in early trading, alongside gold and other precious metals. US futures are also down as global markets react to the Iran conflict. 02/03/2026
Europe Today 'Unilateral' attack on Iran not backed by international law - Spain FM Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares tells Europe Today that the US and Israel's military intervention in Iran is not backed by the UN Treaties or international law, while also condemning Iran's retaliation as 'unjustified.' 02/03/2026
Azerbaijan Azerbaijani soldiers are assisting those fleeing the conflict in Iran at the Astara border While most are returning Azerbaijanis, 50 foreign nationals, including diplomats, have also used the corridor to evacuate. 02/03/2026
Europe News EU foreign ministers vow to protect citizens 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. 01/03/2026
Europe Today Israel FM says Europe too divided, slams Spanish PM 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 war. 01/03/2026
World News Iranian strikes hit Dubai and Abu Dhabi, killing one person One person was killed in Abu Dhabi. The UAE claimed to have intercepted hundreds of projectiles as residents sought shelter in basements. 01/03/2026
United Arab Emirates German cruise passengers stranded in the Persian Gulf amid Iran attack 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. 01/03/2026
Iran Decades of absolute rule over Iran: Who was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? 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? 01/03/2026
Iran Von der Leyen backs regime change in Iran, signaling EU policy shift European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for a 'credible transition' in Iran on X, contradicting the joint statement of EU Foreign Ministers who did not share the US and Israeli aspirations for regime change. 01/03/2026
No Comment Mourners gather in Mashhad after death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei 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. 01/03/2026
Iran Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed, Tehran confirms Iran's Khamenei was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes on Tehran on Saturday morning, state-run media confirmed, after US President Donald Trump said "one of the most evil people in history" was dead. 28/02/2026
Business What does the US-Israel attack on Iran mean for oil prices? The US and Israel launched a joint operation at Iran on Saturday morning. Iran retaliated as it had threatened, with explosions reported in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, risking a wider conflict across the region. 28/02/2026
Europe News Europe reacts to US and Israeli attack on Iran as conflict spills over A joint statement by the European Commission and the EU Council noted the developments in Iran were "greatly concerning" and reaffirmed what it called the EU's "steadfast commitment to safeguarding regional security and stability." 28/02/2026
USA Trump announces launch of 'major combat operations' against Iran US President Donald Trump says “major combat operations” have begun in Iran, announcing on social media from his Florida golf club that the US military is targeting imminent threats from the Iranian regime to defend the American people. Trump framed the action as a defensive mission. 28/02/2026
Iran Trump said he believes reports of Khamenei death are 'correct' Follow our live coverage of the escalating conflict across the Middle East, which began on Saturday morning with joint US-Israeli air strikes on Iran. 28/02/2026
Israel Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran, contemplates military action Top US diplomat Marco Rubio is set to embark on a two-day visit to Israel early next week as tensions remain high following the latest nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran. Travel advisories to Israel have been issued by many countries, prompting many to believe a US attack may be imminent. 27/02/2026
Iran Iran’s security agents obstruct care for hurt protesters, doctors say Iranian doctors say plainclothes security agents are preventing them from administering treatment to injured protesters in critical condition. They say the officers are also harassing hospital staff and have detained dozens of doctors for performing their duties. 27/02/2026
Iran Military helicopter crashes into market in central Iran, killing four The latest incident comes less than a week after an F-4 fighter jet crashed near Iran's western city of Hamedan, which killed one pilot. 24/02/2026