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Germany evacuates troops from Iraq as Middle East security situation deteriorates

Germany evacuates troops from Iraq as Middle East security situation deteriorates

Defense minister says personnel, equipment airlifted from Baghdad under risky conditions

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France rules out joining any forceful intervention in Strait of Hormuz
20.03.2026

France rules out joining any forceful intervention in Strait of Hormuz

'We will not participate in any use of force to open the strait in the context of the ongoing war and bombings,' President Macron says

Spanish foreign minister urges end to Israeli offensive in Lebanon
20.03.2026

Spanish foreign minister urges end to Israeli offensive in Lebanon

'Israel's offensive in Lebanon must stop now,' Manuel Albares says

Former Irish president warns against 'double standards' in upholding international law over Iran
20.03.2026

Former Irish president warns against 'double standards' in upholding international law over Iran

Mary Robinson describes US-Israeli attacks on Iran as 'illegal', criticizing countries for failing to speak out explicitly against them

Italy says Hormuz deployment plan is not ‘war mission’
20.03.2026

Italy says Hormuz deployment plan is not ‘war mission’

'No war mission. No entry into Hormuz without a truce and without an extended multilateral initiative,' defense minister says

Norway’s crown princess says she was ‘manipulated’ in relationship with Epstein
20.03.2026

Norway’s crown princess says she was ‘manipulated’ in relationship with Epstein

Mette-Marit expresses regret, says she should have checked his background