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By Nadira Tudor & Sertaç Aktan Published on 01/03/2026 – 23:29 GMT+1 Azerbaijani soldiers are waiting at the Astara border crossing between Iran and Azerbaijan for people who have fled the conflict in Iran. The ones who made it to the border are greeted and welcomed with water, hot tea, and food, including dates, biscuits, and sandwiches. They are then escorted to border control before continuing their travels, and eventually, they will be able to return to their countries of residence. Reports suggest that most travellers are Azerbaijanis choosing to return home. Meanwhile, as of today, the number of foreign nationals leaving the…
The U.K. government published a summary of legal advice on Sunday night which insisted the action “does not signal the U.K. having any wider involvement in the broader ongoing conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran.” In a joint statement earlier Sunday evening, Germany, France and the United Kingdom had opened the door to “enabling” military action against Iran alongside the U.S. and “allies in the region.” In a statement, the leaders of the so-called E3, the three largest European economies, said: “We will take steps to defend our interests and those of our allies in the region, potentially through…
In addition to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump has taken control of Venezuela’s oil. This mean major importers such as India and China could have to look to Russia to provide even more crude supplies, helping Moscow’s coffers as it enters its fifth year of war with Ukraine. “For our budget [the attack on Iran] is a big plus,” prominent Kremlin propagandist Vladimir Solovyov told his viewers. “If Trump strikes Iranian oil fields, then, as unfortunate as it sounds, we [Russia] would become one of the few remaining [oil] producing countries.” “So we…
Finland “Finland condemns Iran’s unjustifiable and indiscriminate strikes on the countries in the region,” President Alexander Stubb said. “Even those who were working toward a diplomatic solution are now being targeted.” He added the attacks must stop to protect civilians. France President Emmanuel Macron condemned the “disproportionate” Iranian response to the U.S.-Israeli attack and said Paris is “ready to deploy resources to protect its closest partners” in the Middle East, while warning that the conflict “carries grave consequences” for international peace. “The Iranian people must also be able to freely build their future,” he said. France, along with E3 partners…
The U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan following the 2001 attacks on America by Al Qaeda triggered massive refugee flows to Europe, with Germany emerging as a key destination for asylum seekers. Far-right entities such as Alternative for Germany — now the largest opposition party — capitalized on rising anti-immigration sentiment to fuel their political rise. At the same time, Merz said, his government is in no position to lecture the U.S. given the failures of Europe’s own approach to Iran and Germany’s need to work with U.S. President Donald Trump to secure an end to the war in Ukraine.…
“A credible transition in Iran is urgently needed,” she posted on X after a call with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar. “This must mean the halt of Iran’s military nuclear and ballistic missile programmes and the end of destabilising actions on air, land and at sea. Above all, it must reflect and support the democratic aspirations of the brave people of Iran.” The transition to a new supreme leader under the current Iranian system is handled by 88 clergymen in the Assembly of Experts. Qatar has come under heavy barrages from Iran, which is retaliating against a U.S.-Israeli…
“Where on earth are they going?” I wondered. We had dismissed the well-intended advice of an acquaintance to drive for more than two hours to Oman — a theoretical safe haven, until it was targeted by Iranian strikes the following morning. On Sunday, Dubai’s usually choked highways were empty as ominous blasts continued to echo throughout the city. Buzzy Kite Beach — which had been bustling with bulked-up joggers before the conflict erupted — emptied the following day. Any unexpected noise drew panicked reactions from the few beach-goers who continued to order avocado toasts. Buzzy Kite Beach — which had been bustling with bulked-up…
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Published on 01/03/2026 – 16:36 GMT+1 This is not how the holidaymakers had imagined their cruise: The escalating crisis in the Middle East has left thousands of tourists stranded on their ships in the Gulf region. US military bases in the Persian Gulf are now coming under fire from Iran, in response to the US-Israeli attacks on Saturday morning. On the cruise ship Mein Schiff 4 of the TUI Cruises shipping company, which is currently in the harbour of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, a missile hit the water not far from the ship on Sunday afternoon, according…
Published on 01/03/2026 – 15:58 GMT+1 The Belgian navy has intercepted and seized a tanker suspected of forming part of Russia’s shadow fleet, used to circumvent EU sanctions, Euronews has learned. The operation was carried out by the Belgian Ministry of Defence in the country’s exclusive economic zone. Authorities say the vessel was sailing under a false flag and that its ship documents had been falsified. The tanker was identified as the Ethera, registered under the flag of Guinea. “Belgium may be a small country, but we are among the founding fathers of NATO and the EU, and we take…