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Following a weekend of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran — including the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei — Brussels is coordinating its diplomatic response. EU ambassadors gathered, foreign ministers held an online meeting, and Ursula von der Leyen contacted the Defense College. With rising tensions in the region, is Europe influencing events or…

PARIS — France plans to increase its military presence in the Middle East following an Iranian counterattack on a French naval base in the area. French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking before an emergency security and defense council meeting on Sunday evening, stated that France will “enhance its [military] position and defensive support to ally with…

Finland President Alexander Stubb stated, “Finland condemns Iran’s unjustifiable and indiscriminate strikes on the countries in the region.” He emphasized that even those advocating for a diplomatic solution are now being targeted and urged that the attacks must cease to protect civilians. France President Emmanuel Macron criticized the “disproportionate” Iranian response to the U.S.-Israeli attack…

Tehran has promised to retaliate for the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes conducted by Israeli and American forces. In response, Iran has initiated attacks on U.S. military bases in the Middle East, while Israeli airstrikes have focused on “the heart of Tehran” on Sunday. Kaja Kallas, the…

Prime Minister Bart De Wever congratulated Belgium’s armed forces for their “successful operation last night” and expressed gratitude to France for its assistance. De Wever stated, “Belgium will uphold international maritime law and the security of its territorial waters,” in a post on X. Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot mentioned in a separate post that…