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Amid Conflicting Messages From Trump and Iran, Hopes for Peace Deal Emerge
ByFarnaz Fassihi, Peter Eavis, Pranav Baskar and Thomas Fuller April 17, 2026

On a day when both Iran and the United States declared the Strait of Hormuz opened, hopes for an agreement rose. But statements from President Trump and Iranian leaders about negotiations were sometimes at odds.

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Europe Wants to Help Restore Shipping in the Strait. It Just Isn’t Sure How.
ByMark Landler April 17, 2026

Amid conflicting reports about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, European leaders gathered on Friday to coordinate a plan to guard it.

Read More Europe Wants to Help Restore Shipping in the Strait. It Just Isn’t Sure How.
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Trump Breaks With Meloni, Italy’s Leader, Amid Dispute Over Pope and Iran
ByJason Horowitz April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was once considered one of President Trump’s closest European allies. Their friendship now appears in danger.

Read More Trump Breaks With Meloni, Italy’s Leader, Amid Dispute Over Pope and Iran
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Italy Suspends Defense Pact With Israel, Further Straining Ties
ByElisabetta Povoledo April 14, 2026April 15, 2026

The move by Italy, once considered a strong ally of Israel, reflected growing anger over Israeli aggression in the Middle East. President Trump criticized Italy’s stance on the war.

Read More Italy Suspends Defense Pact With Israel, Further Straining Ties
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Catholic Leaders Barred From Jerusalem Holy Site on Palm Sunday
ByJohnatan Reiss March 29, 2026March 30, 2026

Israeli police stopped clergymen from celebrating the Palm Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher “for the first time in centuries,” church officials said.

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Europe Didn’t Want War With Iran. But So Far, It Can’t Stay Out of It.
ByMark Landler March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

From London to Rome and beyond, leaders are facing diplomatic headwinds and criticism at home as they take part in a conflict they did not seek.

Read More Europe Didn’t Want War With Iran. But So Far, It Can’t Stay Out of It.
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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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Israel Detains Activists After Intercepting Flotilla Headed to Gaza: What to Know
ByEmma Bubola October 1, 2025October 2, 2025

The Israeli government said it had detained activists who were trying to take humanitarian aid to the blockaded enclave.

Read More Israel Detains Activists After Intercepting Flotilla Headed to Gaza: What to Know