European countries condemn expanded Israeli operations in Gaza

A joint statement issued by the UK, France, Denmark, Greece, and Slovenia said that "after 22 months of suffering in Gaza, now is the time for diplomacy, not more war.”

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Iraq reprimands UK ambassador over PMF comments

The ministry said that Baghdad considers the diplomat's comments to be "a violation of diplomatic norms and interreference in the country's internal affairs."

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UK to recognize Palestinian state unless Israel ends 'appalling situation' in Gaza

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that the UK will recognize the State of Palestine in September "unless the Israeli government takes substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza and commits to a long term sustainable peace."

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UK designates 10 Iraqis accused of smuggling migrants in new sanctions regime

“The sanctions aim to cut off the financial flows that support these gangs and prevent them from operating freely. This includes travel bans, asset freezes and restricting access to the UK financial system.”

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UK condemns drone attacks on Kurdistan Region

The British Embassy in Baghdad urged the Iraqi federal government "to prevent further attacks and hold those responsible to account," noting that “these attacks threaten civilians' safety, damage Iraq's economy, and undermine Iraq's stability."

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UK restores diplomatic relations with Syria after ministerial visit

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with Syrian leadership in Damascus in the UK’s first ministerial visit to Syria in 14 years, saying that “after over a decade of conflict, there is renewed hope for the Syrian people.”

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PM Barzani receives British ambassador to Iraq

Both sides agreed on the formation of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) new government cabinet, as soon as possible. With regional security and stability being another axis of the meeting.

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European powers meet with Iranian FM amid Israel escalations

“Iran is ready to consider diplomacy once again – once the aggression is stopped and the aggressor is held accountable for the crimes committed,” said Araghchi.

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Iranian FM to meet European leaders for nuclear talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet with representatives from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, as well as the EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas, in Geneva on Friday, with the nuclear issue and ongoing conflict with Israel set to top the agenda.

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