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France 'was neither informed nor involved' in strikes on Iran: President Macron

France 'was neither informed nor involved' in strikes on Iran: President Macron

'We must increase our efforts to resolve issue through diplomatic channels,' says Emmanuel Macron

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UK does not want 'further escalation' after attack on Iran, did not participate in strikes
28.02.2026

UK does not want 'further escalation' after attack on Iran, did not participate in strikes

'We have a range of defensive capabilities in the region ... We stand ready to protect our interests,' says government spokesperson

‘People no longer trust the police’: Turkish jeweler targeted in another London daylight robbery
28.02.2026

‘People no longer trust the police’: Turkish jeweler targeted in another London daylight robbery

Four suspects stormed jeweler in Haringey, smashing display cases and fleeing within minutes

UK should resist being drawn into Middle East conflict, says UK committee chair
28.02.2026

UK should resist being drawn into Middle East conflict, says UK committee chair

US and Israel 'were not under imminent threat, and so it’s therefore difficult to see what the legal justification is,' says Emily Thornberry

France says outbreak of US-Israel-Iran war 'carries grave consequences,' voices readiness to protect partners
28.02.2026

France says outbreak of US-Israel-Iran war 'carries grave consequences,' voices readiness to protect partners

'The ongoing escalation is dangerous for all. It must stop,' French president says

 Spanish premier rejects 'unilateral military action' by US, Israel
28.02.2026

Spanish premier rejects 'unilateral military action' by US, Israel

Attack 'represents an escalation and contributes to a more uncertain and hostile international order,' Sanchez says