France has authorized temporary presence of US aircraft on local bases, official says
"France demanded that the concerned resources not participate in any way in operations conducted by the United States in Iran," a French official said.
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Italy plans to send air defense aid to Gulf states after Iranian strikes, Meloni says
Pentagon names fifth soldier killed in Kuwait drone strike that killed six US servicemembers
US charter flight to fly out Americans from Middle East, State Department says
US financial firms brace for cyberattacks as war with Iran escalates
The killing of Khamenei has sparked a conflagration in the Middle East that has roiled markets globally and stoked concerns over the potential for Iran-linked cyberattacks on US financial services.
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Risk of activated Iranian sleeper cells heightens amid war, putting Europe, US at risk
Following violent attacks in Austin and Toronto, counterterrorism experts warn that Iranian sleeper cells and lone wolves in the West are being activated in response to the escalating war in Iran.
Italy weighs deploying missile defense system to Gulf amid Iran attacks
While a final decision had not yet been made, Italy would probably send one of its SAMP/T batteries that can intercept ballistic missiles.
NATO intercepts Iranian missile over Turkish airspace
The incident marks the first time that NATO member Turkey, Iran's neighbor to the northwest, has been drawn into the expanding conflict between Iran and the US and Israel.
Chinese provinces were planning Tehran trade expos, then the war broke out
Chinese government procurement and tender records on Iran show contracts issued in recent months, pointing to the vibrant commercial engagement of the two nations.
South African President Ramaphosa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa offers mediation in the Middle East conflict, calling for dialogue and an immediate ceasefire to end the war.
Pedro Sanchez calls Middle East war a disaster as Trump threatens Spain
"This is how humanity's great disasters start ... You cannot play Russian roulette with destiny of millions," Sanchez said in a televised address to the nation.
Emergency evacuations, flight cancellations hit Gulf as US, Israel continue strikes against Iran
More than 20,000 flights canceled in the Gulf as the US-Israel war on Iran disrupts airlines and strands thousands of travelers across the region.
'Quiet death': At least 80 killed in US strike on Iranian warship, some still missing
The Sri Lankan navy dispatched a rescue mission after a distress call from the Iranian ship, a defense ministry spokesperson said earlier on Wednesday.
Spain’s prime minister is pushing Israel policy to the brink, and Washington may respond - opinion
Spain’s increasingly aggressive posture toward Israel risks damaging its ties with both the US and the EU, as Sánchez’s political tactics collide with geopolitical realities.
