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Germany’s Merz urges diplomatic solution to end Iran conflict

Germany is intensifying diplomatic efforts to help end the ongoing conflict involving Iran, as concerns grow across Europe about the political, economic and security consequences of a prolonged war. Speaking during a visit to military exercises in northern Europe, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stressed......

Türkiye says NATO intercepts Iranian missile in Turkish airspace

Türkiye announced on Friday that a ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was intercepted and neutralized by NATO air and missile defense systems. According to a statement from the Turkish Ministry of National Defense, the projectile was......

Italy expresses solidarity with Türkiye after missile fired from Iran

Italy has expressed solidarity with Türkiye after a ballistic missile fired from Iran briefly entered Turkish airspace before being intercepted by defense systems. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said in Rome that Italy stands alongside Türkiye and shares the concerns of......

Germany secures Patriot interceptor missiles from allies for Ukraine

Germany has coordinated with European allies to supply about 35 PAC-3 interceptor missiles for Ukraine’s Patriot air defense systems, according to a report by Der Spiegel confirmed by the German Defense Ministry. Around 30 of the missiles will come from several European partner countries, while......

NATO intercepts second missile fired from Iran in Turkish airspace

A second missile launched from Iran was intercepted by defense systems operated by NATO after entering the airspace of Turkey, according to a statement released by the Turkish Ministry of Defense on Monday. The ballistic missile was reportedly neutralized by NATO air and missile defense units deployed......

Trump threatens Spain over base access as NATO allies split on Iran war

Less than a week after the United States and Israel launched a joint military campaign against Iran, divisions have emerged within NATO over how to respond to the conflict, exposing deep disagreements among European allies. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte acknowledged the fractures while speaking......

US says it is nearing total control of Iranian airspace

The United States and Israel have intensified their joint military campaign against Iran, with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stating that American and Israeli forces are close to achieving full control of Iranian airspace as the conflict enters its sixth day. Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon,......

Rutte urges Europe to boost defense spending and trust us commitment

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has called on European allies to put less energy into questioning Washington’s reliability and more into meeting their own defense spending pledges, arguing that a stronger European contribution will help lock in the United States’ role in the alliance. Speaking......

Denmark restores higher Ukraine aid, lifts 2026 military support to $2.2 billion

Denmark has reversed course on planned cuts to military assistance for Ukraine and will now provide about 14 billion Danish kroner in support in 2026, equivalent to roughly 2.2 billion dollars. The decision replaces an earlier plan unveiled in December 2025 that would have lowered next year’s Ukraine......