U.S. Considers Spain NATO Expulsion After Madrid Rejects Use of Bases for Iran Strikes Washington weighs punitive options, including Spain NATO expulsion, after Madrid refused U.S. use of bases and …
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Reza Pahlavi defends US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran and refuses apology
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoReza Pahlavi Defends U.S. and Israeli Airstrikes at Berlin Press Conference Reza Pahlavi defended U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran in Berlin on April 23, 2026, saying they hit the …
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Iran Releases Video Showing Seizure of MSC Francesca as BBC Questions Timing
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoIranian State TV Releases Footage Showing Boarding of MSC Francesca Iran state TV released footage of MSC Francesca boarding and the ship Epaminondas, BBC says some aerial shots were filmed …
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World
Pentagon releases video of US forces seizing Iran linked oil tanker
by anna walterby anna walterPentagon Releases Video of US Boarding Iranian Oil Ship in Indian Ocean Pentagon releases video of US boarding Iranian oil ship on April 23, 2026; officials invoked a ‘right-of-visit’ and …
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Economy Minister Reiche Lowers Germany Growth Forecasts Over Iran War
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman growth forecast cut as Economy Minister Reiche cites Iran war; inflation and budget gaps set to rise German growth forecast slashed after Economy Minister Reiche cites Iran war; inflation …
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Iran prepares to resume war as ceasefire extended and threatens oil production
by anna walterby anna walterIran prepared for war as Tehran stages missile parades and IRGC issues regional threats Iran prepared for war as Tehran staged missile parades and the IRGC issued escalating threats while …
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Tasnim says Iran did not request ceasefire extension Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran did not request a ceasefire extension, citing “multiple sources,” a statement that signals the Islamic …
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Business
German government cuts 2026 growth forecast to 0.5 percent amid Iran war
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman growth forecast cut to 0.5% for 2026 as Iran conflict hikes energy costs German growth forecast cut to 0.5% for 2026 as the Iran war drives energy and commodity …
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Business
European Commission warns energy markets will remain tight despite Iran war ending
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU energy crisis: Commission warns markets will stay tight even if Iran war ends EU energy crisis: Commission warns gas and kerosene markets will stay strained even if the Iran …
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Vance Pakistan trip delayed after Iran fails to respond to US overtures
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoVance Pakistan Trip Delayed as U.S. Delegation Stays in Washington Amid Stalled Iran Talks U.S. media report that the Vance Pakistan trip delayed after Vice President J.D. Vance and his …