EU urges all sides in Iran conflict to “exercise maximum restraint”
By Martin Banks Developments in Iran are “greatly concerning,” says the EU.
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March 2, 2026 Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks
In the clear blue skies above Abu Dhabi, white contrails streak high above the sand-coloured villas and well-watered gardens.
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WORLD
March 1, 2026 Ayatollah Khamenei’s iron grip on power in Iran comes to an end
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on Iran, US President Donald Trump has announced.
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GEOPOLITICS
February 28, 2026 Greeks advised to avoid travel to Iran, Israel, Palestinian territories
The Foreign Ministry on Friday issued a travel advisory for Greek travelers to avoid all but absolutely necessary visits to Iran, Israel and the Palestinian territories.
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GREEKS ABROAD
February 26, 2026 US and Iran hold talks seen as crucial to prevent conflict
US and Iranian officials have met in Geneva for a third round of indirect talks seen as crucial to averting conflict, with President Donald Trump threatening to strike Iran if a nuclear deal is not reached.
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WORLD
February 15, 2026 Iran ready to discuss compromises to reach nuclear deal, minister tells BBC in Tehran
Iran is ready to consider compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the US if the Americans are willing to discuss lifting sanctions, an Iranian minister has told the BBC.
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WORLD
January 31, 2026 Iran wants to make deal rather than face military action, Trump says
Donald Trump has said Iran wants to make a deal rather than face US military action, despite Tehran’s insistence that its missile and defence systems will “never” be up for negotiation.
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EUROPE
January 14, 2026 EU politicians tell Iran: “People have the right to peaceful protest”
By Martin Banks The European Green Party says it “strongly condemns” what it calls the Iran authorities’ “violent repression of peaceful protests that includes killings and mass arrests.” The pan-EU party has now called on the European Union to “move beyond statements and take decisive action against those responsible.” The demand comes with tensions still […]
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EUROPE
January 14, 2026 Exclusive: The Netherlands to propose fresh sanctions against Iran after protest crackdown
The proposed sanctions would include the freezing of assets for new individuals involved in the recent crackdown, which has reportedly claimed hundreds of lives since protests began nearly two weeks ago in Iran.
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OPINION
June 28, 2025 Former Allies, Current Adversaries: Is Iran capable of negotiating with the USA?
By Konstantina Nikou* The relations between the United States of America (USA) and Iran were not always complex and tense. The two countries were once close allies, particularly since 1953, when the US intelligence agency assisted members of the Iranian military to overthrow Prime Minister Mohammed Mosaddeq. The coup brought back to power Shah Mohammad […]
