Dutch government in crisis as ministers resign over Gaza policy

The Netherlands’ caretaker government plunged into a political crisis as all ministers and state secretaries from the New Social Contract (NSC) party resigned on Friday following Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp’s departure over the government’s refusal to impose stronger sanctions on Israel regarding its military operations in Gaza.

Araghchi warns Europe against 'snapback' misuse, stresses Iran’s readiness for diplomacy

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, in phone calls with his French, British, German counterparts and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Friday, reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to diplomacy while warning that the European trio and the EU lack both the legal and moral authority to invoke the so-called “snapback” mechanism.

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EU lawmakers call for sanctions as Gaza starvation deepens: Will Europe follow through?

TEHRAN- The continuing humanitarian disaster in Gaza has sparked a considerable political response from European Union (EU) legislators; however, the overall EU and Western response is still disjointed, late, and terribly weak.

Officials declare Iran ready: Countermeasures primed for potential snapback activation

TEHRAN – Senior Iranian officials declared on Monday the Islamic Republic’s unequivocal readiness to confront the reimposition of United Nations sanctions, emphasizing strategic resilience against Western pressure.

Iran and Europeans begin nuclear talks in Istanbul

TEHRAN – Iran pushed back on Friday on suggestions of extending a UN resolution that ratifies a 2015 nuclear deal as it began the first face-to-face talks with Western powers.

Iran, European troika to resume nuclear talks amid rising tensions: report

TEHRAN – Tehran and the European troika (E3) of France, Germany, and Britain have reportedly agreed in principle to resume negotiations over Iran's civilian nuclear program, though critical details regarding timing and location remain unresolved.

France drives snapback threat, jeopardizing Europe’s future role on Iran

TEHRAN – France, the United Kingdom, and Germany have threatened to trigger the UN snapback mechanism against Iran by the end of August unless "substantial progress" is made in restoring the nuclear deal, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot declared on Tuesday.

Trump threatens 30 percent tariffs on the EU, Mexico

President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened 30 percent tariffs on two major U.S. trading partners — the European Union and Mexico, Politico reported.

‘Firmer reprisal’ awaits aggressors, Pezeshkian warns while demanding IAEA reform

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a stark warning to Israel and the United States on Wednesday, declaring that any renewed act of transgression against the Islamic Republic would be met with a "firmer and more chastening reprisal."

Tehran says European snapback threats ‘unprofessional’ and ‘desperate’

TEHRAN – In a televised interview on Tuesday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei delivered a scathing critique of European powers’ renewed push to invoke the UN sanctions “snapback” mechanism against Tehran.

Tehran hosts 5th round of Iran-Italy political consultations to boost cooperation

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized the Islamic Republic’s readiness to "develop and expand relations with European countries, particularly Italy, based on mutual respect and common interests" during high-level talks in Tehran on Sunday.

Trump threatens a 50% tariff on the EU

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union, citing a lack of progress in current trade negotiations.

Review of EU’s ties with Israel welcome but devastatingly late

Reacting to the EU’s decision to initiate a review of Israel’s compliance with its obligations under international law under the EU-Israel Association Agreement, Eve Geddie the Director of Amnesty International’s European Institutions Office said: “While this is a welcome first step, it also comes devastatingly late. The extent of human suffering in Gaza for the past 19 months has been unimaginable. Israel is committing genocide in Gaza with chilling impunity.

Israel fires at diplomats in Jenin, EU condemns the move

Israeli forces opened fire near a convoy of foreign diplomats at the entrance of Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, drawing widespread condemnation and calls for accountability.

Iran, E3 to convene in Istanbul for nuclear talks

TEHRAN – Iran and the European trio of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom (E3) are set to hold a new round of nuclear negotiations in Istanbul on Friday, amid heightened warnings from Tehran that triggering UN sanctions through the 2015 nuclear deal’s “snapback mechanism” could lead to irreversible consequences.

Tehran condemns EU's ‘abuse’ of JCPOA snapback, offers path to revive nuclear diplomacy

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a warning to European powers on Sunday, stating that any misuse of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)’s snapback mechanism would lead to the “end of Europe’s role in the agreement” and “irreversible tensions.”

European foreign ministers ‘firmly reject any territorial change in Gaza'

The foreign ministers of Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Slovenia, and Spain on Wednesday expressed deep alarm over Israel’s reported plans to expand military operations in Gaza and establish a prolonged presence in the territory, Anadolu Agency reported.

EU unveils long-promised plan to quit Russian gas by end-2027

The EU on Tuesday unveiled a long-promised plan to phase out its remaining gas imports from Russia by the end of 2027, a challenge given Europe's continued dependence on Russian fossil fuels.

EU president must face war crimes charges: UN’s Albanese

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other top EU officials should face prosecution for complicity in war crimes committed during "Israel’s" war on Gaza, Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, has advocated, according to Al Mayadeen.

Trump announces sweeping new tariffs, risking inflation and trade wars

Trump imposes a 34% tax on imports from China and 20% on EU

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners — a 34% tax on imports from China and 20% on the European Union, among others — that threaten to dismantle much of the architecture of the global economy and trigger broader trade wars.

Tehran criticizes EU for being silent on US military threats

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday criticized the European Union for not taking a stance against the provocative remarks of U.S. officials against Iran, saying this approach undoubtedly poses a threat to international peace and security.

EU has ‘strong plan’ to respond to Trump’s tariffs, bloc’s chief says

European Union executive head Ursula von der Leyen has said the bloc has a “strong plan” to retaliate against United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs, although its preference is a “negotiated solution”.

EU says Israel must end strikes and resume aid to Gaza

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas says Israel must return to negotiations.