Europe Today One month of war in Iran
Mar 27, 2026
Shona Murray, NATO correspondent from Helsinki, gives updates on NATO and European security. Ghassan Salamé, former Lebanese minister, shares first‑hand views on Lebanon’s humanitarian crisis. Babak Kamir, head of Euronews’ Persian service, explains Iran’s positions and regional shifts. Maya de la Boom, Euronews correspondent, reports on G7 diplomacy and the global fallout from the Iran war.
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US Signals Negotiations While Pausing Strikes
- The US says talks with Iran are ongoing while delaying strikes, signaling negotiations amid active regional strikes.
- President Trump extended a 10-day pause and claimed Iran is "begging to make a deal," creating diplomatic cover despite ongoing operations.
Push For Ceasefire And Humanitarian Aid In Gaza
- G7 ministers will press for a Gaza ceasefire and more humanitarian aid while navigating divisions over Israel.
- Maya de la Boom emphasised Europeans must balance humanitarian calls with differing ties to Israel.
G7 Has Economic Clout But Structural Limits
- The G7 wields economic gravity but lacks binding authority or military power, so its influence depends on members following through domestically.
- Jakob Janis noted G7's limits include ignoring the Global South and facing BRICS+ as a rising alternative.