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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives for a meeting of the European Political Community in Yerevan, Armenia, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Anthony Pizzoferrato)
May 4, 2026, 11:16 am
Europe seeks to ‘take charge’ of its own defense as US to cut presence of troops
EU foreign policy chief says timing of Trump’s decision to pull forces from Germany was surprise, while NATO chief acknowledges US disappointment with European reaction to Iran war
By MARK CARLSON and LORNE COOK
US President Donald Trump pauses as he finishes speaking about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP/Alex Brandon)
April 3, 2026, 9:54 am
Trump’s ire at NATO leaves European partners bracing for potential US exit
American president stopped short of condemning alliance in recent speech, but tensions over potential Strait of Hormuz operations have officials fearing gap no longer bridgeable
By Gram Slattery, Andrea Shalal, Andrew Gray and John Irish
EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas addresses the media in Brussels on March 16, 2026. (NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP)
March 17, 2026, 2:49 pm
EU foreign policy chief says bloc working with Mideast nations to find end to Iran war
Would be ‘in the interest of everybody’ for US, Israel to cease conflict now, says Kallas, floating possible solution to resolve Strait of Hormuz blockage
By Andrew Gray
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz prepares to address the audience during the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
February 14, 2026, 8:18 am
Merz calls to repair Europe’s rift with US, saying old world order ‘no longer exists’
Speaking at Munich Security Conference, German leader says he has begun talks with France on a European nuclear deterrent; Macron: ‘Europe has to become a geopolitical power’
By Agencies
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban, left, during a signing ceremony on the US-led Board of Peace at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
January 25, 2026, 11:41 am
Trump’s Greenland ambitions strain MAGA ties with Europe’s far right
Leaders from France, Germany, Italy denounce takeover threats, with even the UK’s Nigel Farage, a long-time Trump ally, calling the moves ‘a very hostile act’
By AP
People walk next to a sign with portraits of US President Donald Trump (L) and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee in central Jerusalem on May 7, 2025. (Ahmad Gharabli/AFP)
June 11, 2025, 10:40 pm
US slams UN conference on Israel-Palestinian issue, warns of consequences
Washington sends cable to governments worldwide discouraging ‘anti-Israel actions’ ahead of French- and Saudi-organized conference to advance Palestinian state
By Reuters, Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
US President Joe Biden speaks during his on the West Front of the US.Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Pool/Getty Images/AFP)
January 20, 2021, 10:23 pm
World welcomes US President Biden, with some leaders openly expressing relief
In statements from overseas, officials signal desire to work with new administration on bolstering ties after tumultuous Trump years
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaking in a pre-recorded message played during the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly, at UN headquarters in New York, September 22, 2020. (UNTV via AP)
September 22, 2020, 10:43 pm
At UN, Rouhani says next US leader will ‘surrender to the resilience of Iran’
Defiant president slams Trump’s new sanctions, implies rebuke for Arab nations warming ties with Israel: ‘We never made a deal over the Holy Quds’
By Agencies
US President Donald Trump dances with the music after speaking at a campaign rally, in Swanton, Ohio, September 21, 2020. (Tony Dejak/AP)
September 22, 2020, 8:11 pm
West’s unity on Iran hinges on US presidential vote
Washington’s old allies have been reluctant to follow Trump in his crusade to reinstate sanctions after exiting 2015 nuclear deal
By Valerie LEROUX and Philippe RATER
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addresses the audience on the podium during the 56th Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Munich, southern Germany, on February 15, 2020 (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / POOL / AFP)
February 15, 2020, 4:23 pm
US, Europe clash over claim that Washington retreated from global stage
Pompeo says ‘death of the transatlantic alliance is grossly over-exaggerated,’ but Macron argues there’s a ‘weakening of the West’ as the US reassesses its relationship
By Michelle Fitzpatrick
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif speaks at a high level political forum on sustainable development on July 17, 2019, at UN Headquarters in New York. (Kena Betancur/AFP)
August 5, 2019, 11:56 am
Iran celebrates US’s struggles to build maritime coalition
Foreign minister says Tehran can ensure security for shipping, blasts American ‘economic terrorism’
By ToI Staff and AP
Australia's Foreign Minister Marise Payne (R) attends a joint press conference with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (L), US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper and Australia's Defense Minister Linda Reynolds (not in picture) in Sydney on August 4, 2019. (Saeed KHAN / AFP)
August 4, 2019, 11:58 pm
US struggles to build willing coalition amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
Australia becomes latest country to keep distance from international force to protect oil tankers from Iranian intervention, but Washington still adamant plan will work
By Sylvie LANTEAUME
US President Donald Trump, right, and French President Emmanuel Macron reach out to shake hands during a ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, June 6, 2019. (AP/David Vincent)
June 6, 2019, 10:44 pm
Trump lauds ‘unbreakable’ trans-Atlantic alliance as D-Day anniversary marked
US president attends 75th anniversary event where French President Macron tells him ‘America is never as big as when it is fighting for the freedom of others’
By Jerome Cartillier and Joseph Schmid
In this photo provided November 5, 2018, by the Iranian Army, a Sayyad 2 missile is fired by the Talash air defense system during drills in an undisclosed location in Iran. (Iranian Army via AP)
December 4, 2018, 5:15 pm
Iran vows to increase missile range despite looming UN meet
Tehran extols program as one of its ‘most important,’ ahead of Security Council gathering on test of nuclear-capable missile
By ToI Staff and AFP
President Donald Trump addresses the United Nations Security Council during the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly, at UN headquarters, Sept. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
December 4, 2018, 6:26 am
UN Security Council to meet on Iran missile test
Closed-door meeting will discuss resolution calling on Tehran to refrain from testing missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads
By AFP and ToI Staff
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