France says 15 countries working to "operationalise" a military escort in the Strait of Hormuz.
Based on the EU's anti-pirate mission in the Red Sea, it will provide "a military escort of commercial vessels, in a strictly defensive posture" in coordination with Iran and Oman
European allies were "a bit slow", but are now there has been a "mindset shift" and "nearly without exception" are providing massive support to the US in its war against Iran, says NATO chief, Mark Rutte #Iran #Trump #StraitofHormuz
Hezbollah dragged Lebanon into the war, but Israel’s right to defend itself does not justify inflicting such massive destruction.
Israeli strikes killed hundreds last night, making it hard to argue that such heavy-handed actions fall within self-defence. (1/2)
A "severe global energy crisis" can be avoided if the US and Iran now "negotiate a swift and lasting end to the war within the coming days" on the back of the ceasefire agreed over night, western leaders urge. #Trump #Iran #StraitofHormuz
I welcome the announcement by the United States and Iran of a two-week ceasefire. I urge all parties to uphold its terms in order to achieve sustainable peace in the region.
The EU stands ready to support ongoing efforts and remains in close contact with its partners in the region.
German chancellor on US-Iran ceasefire:
"The goal now must be to negotiate a lasting end to the war in the coming days. This can only be achieved through diplomatic channels."
"...Germany will contribute appropriately to ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz."
EU warns US against attacking Iran's civilian infrastructure, urging Trump to respect international law. #Iran #Trump #EU
NATO chief Mark Rutte says more than 30 countries including the UK, Japan and Australia are working on reopening Strait of Hormuz, but admits that they don't yet know how or when. #Trump #Iran #MiddleEast #Hormuz #Oil
European governments are trying to balance the need to help out without stoking inflation, but there’s also the unknown of how long the conflict is going to last.
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EU agrees a trade agreement with Australia. Its 4th biggest trade deal after the UK, India and Mercosur. An EU official said the deal was a "geopolitical signal" to the world.
Major blackout in Spain last year caused combination of "many interacting factors", concludes final report by the European Network of Transmission System Operators' expert panel.
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UN tells US to end Middle East war.
It's at risk of getting "completely out of control", warns Antonio Guterres #Trump #US #Iran #MiddleEast
War in the Middle East will weigh on the European economy, but "we are well positioned to navigate this uncertainty", European Central Bank chief @president.ecb.europa.eu insists. #ECB #Economy #EU #Iran #Trump
If high energy prices in Europe persist "we're in deep trouble", says Belgian Prime Minister #Oil #Iran #Trump
NATO chief Mark Rutte's reaction to Trump's 'disappointment': Allies are "working together" on how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz #Iran #Trump #Oil #StraitofHormuz
If the UK wants to rejoin the EU's Single Market and Customs Union "with all associated privileges and duties", they will be welcomed with open arms, says @jnbarrot.bsky.social French Foreign Minister #Brexit #EU #UK
Iran war: Oil prices rise again despite emergency supplies promise
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More than 30 countries including US, UK and Germany agree to release 400 million barrels of oil to stabilise the markets, @iea.org confirms, but warns a resumption of shipping through Strait of Hormuz is vital #Iran #MiddleEast #Trump #Oil
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has asked member states to release 400 million barrels of oil reserves.
We will "contribute our share" because we believe in solidarity, says Germany's energy minister, Katherina Reiche #Iran #Trump #Oil
EU txpayers have paid an additional €3 billion for oil and gas due to the war in the Middle East, says @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu. #Iran #Energy #Russia #Trump #Oil #Gas #EU
Dropping oil sanctions on Russia will undermine US goals in Iran, @valdisdombrovskis.ec.europa.eu warns Trump.
We must "strictly enforce the G7 [oil] price cap...the opposite would be self defeating...as we know that Russia is also supporting Iran's war effort" #Oil #Iran #Ukraine #Russia #Trump
UK government releases list of 76 EU laws that it says UK will align with under food standards treaty with EU www.gov.uk/government/n...
Spain's Minister of Economy says European consumers are feeling the concequences of Middle East crisis "in our pockets". We need to stop this war, @carloscuerpo.bsky.social urges. #Iran #Trump #MiddleEast #Oil
G7 finance ministers stop short of releasing stockpile of oil to ease energy prices, instead only agreeing to "continue to closely monitor the situation"
Iceland to hold a referendum on 29 August to decide whether to join the European Union.
A majoity in favour would open the way for accession talks with the EU.
European Commission President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu and @eucopresident.consilium.europa.eu will huddle with Middle East leaders on a video call on Monday to discuss "ways to bring the current conflict to an end", according to an EU source. #Iran #MiddleEast
EU criticises Zelenskyy over his tit for tat with Orban over the damaged #Druzhba pipeline.
Ukraine president's language and threats are "unacceptable", said an EU spokesperson.
The EU is looking into "options to support the resumption of oil supplies", he added
Spanish minister tells @channel4news.bsky.social Europe should stop pandering to Trump www.channel4.com/news/useless... #c4news #iran #spain
"This conflict could continue for some time", warns British Prime Minister
Keir Starmer confirms UK government's first charter flight finally took off this afternoon from Oman's capital Muscat after a significant delay. #Iran
Asked by Reuters if he thought US/Israel has clear idea for an end-state on Iran, NATO chief Mark Rutte said:
"From my conversations with senior American military and political leaders, it's my absolute sense that they know what they are doing."
