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Should Europe Back Trump's Iran Policy?

Al Arabiya English

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July 9, 2026

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"Ukraine is NOT Trump's war." Senior Research Fellow at the Global Policy Institute Dr. George Szamuely analyzes President Donald Trump's argument that European allies should support US priorities in the Middle East.

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Arab Times Online

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· Jul 10, 2026

US vows to tighten sanctions on Khamenei as Iran accuses UAE of backing US strikes

WASHINGTON / TEHRAN, Jul 10: The United States will continue using sanctions to isolate Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior Iranian officials from the global financ...

The Independent

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns Trump and Israel not to attack during Khamenei’s funeral

Iran said any attacks would be met with a ‘harsh retaliation’

TRT World

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· Jun 25, 2026

Nato chief Rutte tries to ease tensions over Iran with Trump

Nato allies that are staying out of the Iran conflict. His White House visit comes ahead of Trump's trip to Ankara for the Nato summit. This as Washington and Tehran continue to send mixed messages about the terms of a lasting ceasefire, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio reassures Gulf nations of US security commitments.. Matilda Mothoatlhaga reports.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran warns of "decisive actions" to safeguard national security after US moves

Tehran [Iran], July 8 (ANI): In a major diplomatic and military escalation, Iran has strongly condemned the United States' recent military actions and its decision to cancel sanctions waivers on Iranian oil exports, warning of decisive countermeasures.In a post on X, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi denounced the American moves, stating that these measures, along with the latest strikes on the c

BRICS News

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· Jun 26, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says US attack is a "reckless violation of ceasefire.

JUST IN: Iran says US attack is a reckless violation of ceasefire.@BRICSNews

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jun 26, 2026

Are JD Vance and Marco Rubio Split on Iran and Israel?

The Trump administration has worked to project a unified foreign policy following the preliminary US Iran peace agreement, but recent remarks by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have highlighted noticeable differences in tone over Iran, Israel, and the broader Middle East. While both officials insist they are carrying out President [] The post Are JD Vance and Marco Rubio Split on Iran and Israel? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

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Related coverage for "Should Europe Back Trump's Iran Policy?": Arab Times Online — US vows to tighten sanctions on Khamenei as Iran accuses UAE of backing US strikes. The Independent — Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns Trump and Israel not to attack during Khamenei’s funeral. TRT World — Nato chief Rutte tries to ease tensions over Iran with Trump. Iran Herald — Iran warns of "decisive actions" to safeguard national security after US moves . BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says US attack is a "reckless violation of ceasefire.. Modern Diplomacy — Are JD Vance and Marco Rubio Split on Iran and Israel?