Kallas, Kaja (1977- ) – War Watch

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Europe Has Helped the U.S. Protect Shipping. The Strait of Hormuz Is Different.
ByJeanna Smialek March 17, 2026

European Union ministers and leaders pushed back on ideas to protect the strait, including expanding a maritime operation already in place in the Red Sea.

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Brussels (Belgium) | Defense and Military Forces | Drones (Pilotless Planes) | European Union | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Kallas, Kaja (1977- ) | Macron, Emmanuel (1977- ) | Meloni, Giorgia (1977- ) | Military Bases and Installations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

As Iran Widens Retaliatory Strikes, Europe Accelerates Response for Gulf Allies
ByElisabetta Povoledo and Lizzie Dearden March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said that Italy would provide “air defense systems, anti-drone and antimissile systems” as Iran widened its retaliatory strikes.

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Leaders of E.U., Canada and Other Countries React to U.S.-led Attack on Iran
ByJonathan Wolfe February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

Governments around the world urged restraint after the United States and Israel launched a major assault, and Iran vowed retaliation.

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Israel Will Allow More Aid Into Gaza, Officials Say
ByNatan Odenheimer and Jeanna Smialek July 10, 2025

The decision followed discussions with the European Union, which has pressed Israel to ease the dire humanitarian conditions for Palestinians in the territory.

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Brussels (Belgium) | Europe | European Commission | European Union | Food Aid | Foreign Aid | Gaza Humanitarian Foundation | Gaza Strip | Hamas | Humanitarian Aid | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) | Israel–Iran War | Kallas, Kaja (1977- ) | Palestinians

Israel Will Allow More Aid Into Gaza, Officials Say
ByNatan Odenheimer and Jeanna Smialek July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

The decision followed discussions with the European Union, which has pressed Israel to ease the dire humanitarian conditions for Palestinians in the territory.

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