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Trump’s Iran rupture rattles markets as stocks slide, oil jumps more than 5.5% and bond yields surge

Renewed Middle East tensions, US strikes on Iran and Trump’s trade threat against Spain trigger a sharp sell-off across global markets

New Middle East flare-up: U.S. strikes 80 Iranian targets as air raid sirens sound in Bahrain and Kuwait

CENTCOM said it struck Iranian air defence systems, missile assets and Revolutionary Guard vessels, while Tehran claimed it retaliated by targeting dozens of U.S. military facilities across Gulf states

Mitsotakis meets with the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency: What they discussed

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis held talks at the Maximos Mansion with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi, focusing on global crises and the peaceful use of nuclear energy

US – Saudi Arabia: Tense talks between Trump and Salman as Washington considers reducing military presence in the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia’s initial refusal to support the United States in its operation in the Strait of Hormuz has caused a deep rift in relations, according to the Wall Street Journal. The report highlights a tense phone call between Trump and the Saudi crown prince, as well as signals from Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent Gulf visit

Theodorikakos: Prices of 2,000 products fell 6% thanks to price cap – Summer price freeze announced

The Development Minister said energy prices are expected to return to pre-war levels within one to two weeks

Papastavrou: Greece seeks key role in India–Middle East–Europe corridor

Greece fully supports the IMEC initiative and is explicitly seeking to become part of the corridor, describing it as a major project for global trade, energy flows and digital connectivity between India, the Middle East and Europe, the minister said

Escalation after U.S. strikes: IRGC launches attacks on U.S. positions in the Gulf

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it has carried out a "swift and decisive" response, as Washington and Tehran trade accusations over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz

IAEA: There is an agreement on monitoring Iran’s nuclear program – A robust verification system is needed to ensure it does not acquire a nuclear weapon

Iran calls on Gulf states to support the initiative for a nuclear-free Middle East - It describes the presence of U.S. military forces in the Persian Gulf as a source of regional insecurity

Politico: Trump’s Gaza Peace Council to meet in Cyprus to reassess strategy

Developments in the Middle East have “shifted attention” in recent months, officials say. The council is expected to meet for two to three days.

US and Iran see signs of progress over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz as 60-day deadline is set for final deal

Washington and Tehran have agreed on new mechanisms to reduce the risk of escalation, while oil prices fell after the announcement. Deep differences remain over Iran’s nuclear programme

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