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Europe to Hold Talks With Iran on Friday

The continent’s most important leaders are divided over Israel’s conduct and filled with fears about a spiraling regional conflict.

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Kaja Kallas, the European Union foreign policy chief. Foreign ministers from several European countries are expected to meet on Friday with Iranian representatives over the escalating war between Israel and Iran.

Trying to Satisfy Trump, NATO Is Running Into Difficulties

A plan to increase military spending at the level President Trump wants is becoming clearer, as are its shortcomings.

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A Norwegian naval commando hoisted himself onto the deck of a ship during a NATO exercise in March.

Diplomacy With Iran Is Damaged, Not Dead

The push to do a deal on the country’s nuclear program could be revived, even after the Israeli strikes scuppered the latest round of talks.

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Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, in Lebanon this month. On Sunday, he said that Iran remains open to negotiations on nuclear weapons.

At a Weak Moment, Iran Weighs Difficult Options to Respond to Israel

An aggressive counterattack risks escalation. But giving in to U.S. and Israeli demands is an unlikely alternative.

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Destruction in Tehran on Friday after strikes by the Israeli military.

U.N. Watchdog Rules That Iran Is Not Complying With Nuclear Obligations

The decision comes as officials say they believe that Israel is preparing to launch a military attack on Iran. Tehran condemned the vote.

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A mural in Tehran. The International Atomic Energy Agency said that Iran had failed to provide information about nuclear material and activities.

As Trump Wavers, Europe Is More Optimistic About Defending Ukraine

Europe has the money and the artillery shells, but key U.S. capabilities like operational intelligence and air defense would be difficult to replace.

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A Ukrainian soldier on the lookout for armed Russian Shahed drones at an air defense position in the Kharkiv region last month.
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