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German president warns of escalating war in Iran

German president warns of escalating war in Iran

Frank-Walter Steinmeier says military conflict 'was launched on a dubious basis under international law'

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Germany's Merz rejects Trump's naval request, calls for swift political end to Iran war
16.03.2026

Germany's Merz rejects Trump's naval request, calls for swift political end to Iran war

Chancellor says US and Israel did not consult allies before starting war, stresses that NATO exists for defense, not intervention

Italy expresses doubts over expanding EU mission to Strait of Hormuz
16.03.2026

Italy expresses doubts over expanding EU mission to Strait of Hormuz

'I don't think these (EU naval) missions can be expanded to include Strait of Hormuz, especially since they are defensive and anti-pirate missions,' says Antonio Tajani

Poland criticizes Trump for framing NATO as ‘them’ in Gulf dispute
16.03.2026

Poland criticizes Trump for framing NATO as ‘them’ in Gulf dispute

Radoslaw Sikorski calls it ‘disconcerting’ that Trump refers to NATO as ‘them’ rather than ‘us’

Ex-British Army chief calls out US president’s remarks on Iranian navy, NATO’s role
16.03.2026

Ex-British Army chief calls out US president’s remarks on Iranian navy, NATO’s role

'The navy is still very much alive and well and they’ve got multiple options for creating mischief in the Strait of Hormuz,' says Nick Carter

Large-scale military action in Lebanon would be 'dramatic mistake,' warns Belgian foreign minister
16.03.2026

Large-scale military action in Lebanon would be 'dramatic mistake,' warns Belgian foreign minister

'We call on Israel to refrain from operations that undermine Lebanon's sovereignty and endanger civilians,' Maxime Prevot tells Anadolu