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EU chief says death of Iran's supreme leader carries 'real risk of instability'

EU chief says death of Iran's supreme leader carries 'real risk of instability'

'This moment carries a real risk of instability that could push the region into a spiral of violence,' von der Leyen says

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British jets in Middle East for defensive operations to 'protect our interests', says UK premier
28.02.2026

British jets in Middle East for defensive operations to 'protect our interests', says UK premier

Iran 'can end this now,' says Keir Starmer, urging it to refrain from further strikes, give up their weapons program

France, Germany, UK say they didn’t participate in strikes on Iran, condemn Iranian attacks on regional countries
28.02.2026

France, Germany, UK say they didn’t participate in strikes on Iran, condemn Iranian attacks on regional countries

'We call for a resumption of negotiations and urge the Iranian leadership to seek a negotiated solution,' Macron, Merz, Starmer say

Several European airlines cancel Middle East flights after US-Israel attack on Iran
28.02.2026

Several European airlines cancel Middle East flights after US-Israel attack on Iran

AirFrance, Lufthansa, KLM, ITA Airways among airlines announcing flight cancellations

Russia says it was signaled that Israel had no interest in military confrontation with Iran
28.02.2026

Russia says it was signaled that Israel had no interest in military confrontation with Iran

Moscow calls for immediate return to political and diplomatic settlement after US-Israeli joint attacks on Iran

UK does not want 'further escalation' after attack on Iran, did not participate in strikes
28.02.2026

UK does not want 'further escalation' after attack on Iran, did not participate in strikes

'We have a range of defensive capabilities in the region ... We stand ready to protect our interests,' says government spokesperson