Israel
Keir Starmer’s disillusioned MPs finally find their voice
They were called the Starmtroopers — but a year into the new government, Labour MPs are finding more and more reasons to speak their minds.
Europe’s leaders take on Trump and Tehran with powerful posting
EU told to present options for Israel action, says Lithuanian president
Trump’s spy chiefs say new intel shows Iran’s nuclear facilities were destroyed
How Trump learned to stop worrying and love NATO
Vance outlines the ‘Trump Doctrine’ at political dinner in Ohio
What’s next for Iran and the Middle East?
Trump plans to tout Iran strikes at NATO summit focused on European defense spending
The president drew another line between himself and his European counterparts by hedging on Article 5.
UK uses Russian assets to boost Ukraine’s air defense
British leader Keir Starmer is keen to show support for Ukraine at a time when eyes are on the Middle East.
Trump agrees to in-person Wednesday meeting with Zelenskyy
The two leaders last met in person in April.
Update-Spezial aus Den Haag mit Benedikt Franke
Festlicher Empfang in Den Haag – doch hinter den Kulissen herrscht Nervosität: Beim NATO-Gipfel wird um nichts Geringeres gerungen als um ein gemeinsames Verteidigungsversprechen von 5 Prozent …
Germany’s Merz rejects review of EU economic pact with Israel
European leaders are divided on whether to reexamine the EU-Israel Association Agreement in light of the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
An angry Trump decries Israel, Iran for breaking ceasefire
Trump spoke ahead of flying to Europe to meet with NATO allies.
Israel, Iran enter shaky ceasefire
Within hours of being declared, the short-lived truce appears to be on the rocks.
Trump, Iran und der bange Blick zum Nato-Gipfel
Kurz vor dem NATO-Gipfel greift der Iran eine US-Basis in Katar an – und Donald Trump gibt sich als Friedensmacher. Die USA nennen den Angriff „schwach“, Israel …
The EU says Israel is guilty of human rights abuses. What does that mean for trade?
As Israel’s largest trading partner, the European Union could use its economic power to exert pressure on the country.
Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire
The president said it would begin just after midnight, after a conflict that lasted 12 days and the U.S. joined over the weekend.
Macron: US strikes on Iran aren’t legal
European leaders are walking a tightrope between condemning Tehran’s nuclear program while calling for restraint.
Das Update zu den Nato-Ausgaben
Die Haushaltswoche beginnt – und Deutschland setzt ein Signal: Bis 2029 sollen 3,5 Prozent der Wirtschaftskraft in Rüstung und Verteidigung investiert werden. Ein klares Zeichen an den …
Germany’s Merz says ‘no reason to criticize’ bombing of nuclear sites in Iran
“It is not without risk,” Merz said of the U.S. and Israeli decisions to bomb Iran. “But leaving it as it was wasn’t an option either.”
Europe pleads for diplomacy after US strikes Iran
Ministers are urging Iran to return to the negotiating table after U.S. struck three nuclear sites.
Trump floats regime change in Iran, muddying the administration’s message
Top Trump officials said their strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites were limited, but they don’t have much control over the knock-on effects in the Middle East and their party.
Wie Europa bei Krieg und Frieden zum Statisten wird
Die USA greifen Irans Atomanlagen an – und Europa? Wird weder gefragt noch gehört. In dieser sicherheitspolitischen Analyse vor dem NATO-Gipfel erklärt Gordon Repinski, warum Deutschland und …
Israel savages EU over ‘outrageous and indecent’ human rights review
Relations between Brussels and Israel hit a new low as European ministers gather to discuss whether to punish Israel over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Iran’s foreign minister heading to Russia to meet with Putin after US strikes
Abbas Araghchi emphasized the “strategic partnership” between Tehran and Moscow as he announced the trip just hours after the U.S. targeted three Iranian nuclear sites. .
White House wary of Iran counterattack as Trump strikes triumphant tone
The decision to send American B-2 bombers to attack Iran, the most significant military action of Trump’s presidency, threatens to inject Washington into another Middle East conflict.
Trump threatens more strikes if Iran doesn’t negotiate a deal
In a short speech to the nation, the president declared the Iran mission a success and said it may just be the start.
US bombed 3 Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says
The strikes, which targeted Iran’s Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan sites, bring Washington directly into Israel’s war with Tehran.
Iran official warns US that joining Israel in attacks would be ‘very dangerous’
Israel’s military said it struck an Iranian nuclear research facility overnight and killed three senior Iranian commanders in targeted attacks.
European countries evacuate citizens from Israel, Iran
Germany flew out 64 more of its citizens on Friday, while Ireland closed its embassy in Tehran and moved its staff out of the country, citing the “deteriorating situation.”
Israel presses ahead with strikes as Trump’s 2-week deadline looms
Israelis see value in weakening Iran as Trump seeks negotiations.