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Spain closes airspace to US military over Iran war, widening rift with US
ByStephen Burgen in Barcelona March 30, 2026

Spain’s defence minister confirms move and describes US-Israel war on Iran as ‘profoundly illegal and unjust’US-Israel war on Iran – live updatesSpain has ramped up its opposition to the US-Israel war on Iran by closing its airspace to US aircraft invo…

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Why the Iran War May Force Countries to Rely Less on Natural Gas
ByRebecca F. Elliott and Brad Plumer March 29, 2026

The U.S. and other exporters are poised for a windfall, but disruptions to Persian Gulf supplies are also pushing gas-buying countries to consider alternatives like coal, solar and nuclear energy.

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Two Sudanese men face court in Greece after at least 22 people die off Crete coast
ByGuardian staff and agencies March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

Survivors tell coastguard smugglers ordered victims to be thrown overboard after six days adrift in boat from LibyaTwo Sudanese men, believed by Greek authorities to have been behind a smuggling operation in which 22 people were “systematically” thrown…

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Europe Is Drafting Postwar Plan to Escort Tankers, Officials Say
ByCatherine Porter and Lara Jakes March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

France and Britain are leading planning to have warships escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, which officials say is farther along than has been revealed publicly.

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The week around the world in 20 pictures
ByJim Powell March 27, 2026

Crisis in the Middle East, a Russian drone attack in Lviv, cherry blossom in Tokyo and the return of BTS – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading…

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Rubio Is Expected to Press G7 Allies Over Strait of Hormuz During Meeting
ByFrancesca Regalado March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

The meeting in France is slated to discuss efforts to stop the war in the Middle East, end Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile development, and reopen maritime trade routes.

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Trump’s Threats to Europe Put Its Leaders in a Double Bind Over Iran
ByMark Landler March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

European politicians risk angering their voters if they join America’s war. Yet they could also face domestic upheaval if they take no action to reopen shipping routes that Iran has blocked and ease an energy crisis.

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NATO’s ‘Trump Whisperer’ Faces Blowback Over Support for Iran War
BySteven Erlanger and Lara Jakes March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Critics say Mark Rutte, the alliance’s secretary general, has gone beyond his remit by openly supporting a war that does not directly involve Europe’s collective defense.

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Iran Signals Resilience With Volley of Missiles Across Middle East
ByYeganeh Torbati, Gabby Sobelman, Erica L. Green and Thomas Fuller March 24, 2026March 25, 2026

The barrage continued as officials said the U.S. had sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war. But Iranian officials have publicly denied that Washington and Tehran are talking directly.

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For Western Oil Companies, War in Iran Means Bigger Profits, and Risks
ByRebecca F. Elliott March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

American and European oil and gas companies are expected to earn a lot more as prices surge but are worried about the future.

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