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Europe is stuck in a bystander role over Iran’s nuclear program after US, Israeli bombs establish facts on the ground

The U.S. bombing of three Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22, 2025, sent shock waves around the world. It marked a dramatic reversal for the Trump administration, which had just initiated negotiations with Tehran over its nuclear program. Dispensing with diplomacy, the U.S. opted for the first time for direct…

The Conversation · Jul 15, 2025

Vulture by Phoebe Greenwood: The darkly comic despair of the foreign correspondent

This novel doesn’t need the old-fashioned disclaimer that any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental, because plainly it isn’t. Like her heroine, Sara Byrne, author Phoebe Greenwood was a freelance newspaper correspondent on the Middle East.

Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2025

EU’s ‘reluctance’ to act over Israel criticised by 27 former ambassadors

The letter, signed by 27 former EU ambassadors to the Middle East and North Africa, calls on the EU to suspend its trade agreement with Israel over military actions in Gaza, illegal occupation of the West Bank, and human rights abuses against Palestinians.

Euronews · Jul 11, 2025

Iran rejects Trump’s claims it asked for relaunch of nuclear talks

Trump and his US envoy to Middle East both claimed talks could happen next week, following Iranian president’s comments.

Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2025

Indirect talks over Gaza ceasefire continue as Netanyahu arrives in Washington

Israeli minister says meeting with Trump will focus on ‘a new Middle East’ with 60-day pause discussed in Doha

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025

Netanyahu returns to White House holding all the cards in Gaza talks

Joint attack on Iran puts Israeli PM in powerful position as he dangles prospect of Trump-brokered ceasefire deal

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025

Islamic charity warned over ‘inflammatory’ sermon after October 7 attacks

It is one of more than 300 cases involving charities in the past 18 months related to the Middle East conflict, the regulator said.

Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2025

Critics of UK role in Gaza war consider setting up independent tribunal

Labour expected to block bill for official inquiry tabled by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn Middle East crisis – live updates

The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2025

3 Defense Stocks To Buy With The Middle East In Turmoil

The benchmark SP Aerospace Defense Select Industry Index’s year-to-date return for 2025 is reported as 24.3%. Even more astonishing is that the index has basically been flat (down 2%) over the past month.

Benzinga · Jul 3, 2025

Energy Demand Optimism Pushes Crude Prices Sharply Higher

August WTI crude oil (CLQ25 ) Wednesday closed up +2.00 (+3.06%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25 ) closed up +2.26 (+1.08%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Wednesday rallied to 1-week highs and settled sharply higher. Crude has support on concerns that Middle East tensions could flare up again after...

Barchart · Jul 2, 2025