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EU aviation safety agency extends conflict zone advisory for Middle East, Persian Gulf until March 6

EU aviation safety agency extends conflict zone advisory for Middle East, Persian Gulf until March 6

Decision comes amid escalating tensions following joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran since Saturday, which reportedly killed several senior Iranian officials

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Spain says US has not used and will not use bases on its soil to strike Iran
02.03.2026

Spain says US has not used and will not use bases on its soil to strike Iran

Rota, Moron bases will not be authorized for actions outside UN Charter, foreign minister says

Greece to send frigates, F-16s to Greek Cypriot Administration following drone attacks by Iran
02.03.2026

Greece to send frigates, F-16s to Greek Cypriot Administration following drone attacks by Iran

Top defense official Nikos Dendias is set to travel to administration to coordinate joint actions

UN refugee agency warns Middle East escalation could worsen displacement crisis
02.03.2026

UN refugee agency warns Middle East escalation could worsen displacement crisis

UNHCR says further violence may overwhelm humanitarian capacities as it places additional pressure on host communities

WHO chief calls reports of Tehran's Gandhi Hospital being damaged 'extremely worrying'
02.03.2026

WHO chief calls reports of Tehran's Gandhi Hospital being damaged 'extremely worrying'

'All efforts must be taken to prevent health facilities from being caught up in ongoing conflict,' Adhanom Ghebreyesus says amid Middle East tensions

Belgium says US-Israel action on Iran 'does not meet' international law standards
02.03.2026

Belgium says US-Israel action on Iran 'does not meet' international law standards

'We can see that UN has, for some time now, been unable to serve as place where conflicts are prevented or resolved proactively,' Belgian foreign minister says