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Analysis-Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis

By Gram Slattery, Andrea Shalal, Andrew Gray and John Irish WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS/PARIS, April 3 (Reut...

3rd April, 2026

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US vows to target more Iranian infrastructure as nations seek to open Hormuz

By Kanishka Singh and Enas Alashray WASHINGTON/CAIRO, , April 3 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump s...

3rd April, 2026

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Europe must prepare for 'long-lasting' energy shock, EU energy commissioner tells FT

April 3 (Reuters) - The EU is assessing "all possibilities" including fuel rationing and releasing m...

3rd April, 2026

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Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned late on Thursda...

3rd April, 2026

Image for Russian mariner held after Houthi Red Sea attack leaves Yemen for home
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Russian mariner held after Houthi Red Sea attack leaves Yemen for home

April 2 (Reuters) - A Russian mariner detained for around eight months after being on board a ship a...

2nd April, 2026

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Zelenskiy offers Ukraine's maritime expertise with Strait of Hormuz

April 2 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday offered to provide Ukraine's expertise...

2nd April, 2026

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Hamas wants guarantees of Israeli troop withdrawal before disarmament talks, sources say

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Ahmed Shalaby CAIRO, April 2 (Reuters) - Palestinian militant group Hamas h...

2nd April, 2026

Image for Austria denied US access to its airspace for Gulf military operations, reports newspaper
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Austria denied US access to its airspace for Gulf military operations, reports newspaper

BERLIN, April 2 (Reuters) - Austria has denied the U.S. permission to use its airspace for military...

2nd April, 2026

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Macron says it is unrealistic to open Hormuz Strait by force

PARIS, April 2 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday it would be unrealistic...

2nd April, 2026

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Russia says it's ready to help resolve Iran conflict

MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Russia is ready to contribute to resolving the Iran conflict and Preside...

2nd April, 2026

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Russia's Putin to host Egypt's foreign minister, focus on Iran war and Middle East

MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Egyptian Foreign Minister Bad...

2nd April, 2026

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Russian nuclear missile forces hold drills in Siberia

MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Russian strategic missile forces have conducted drills in Siberia involv...

2nd April, 2026