Key facts
- Iran launched a missile attack on a US air base in Jordan.
- The attack followed President Donald Trump blaming Tehran for the downing of an American Apache helicopter.
- The EU has introduced a new package of sanctions against Russia.
- The sanctions target Russia's oil, its "shadow fleet," and banks.
- Germany and France have ended their joint fighter jet project.
Tensions have escalated as Iran launched a missile attack on a US air base in Jordan, an action President Donald Trump attributed to Tehran's alleged role in the downing of an American Apache helicopter. In response to ongoing geopolitical events, the European Union has announced a new package of sanctions targeting Russia's oil sector, its "shadow fleet," and various banks.
On the European political front, Germany and France have decided to halt their joint fighter jet project. Additionally, Brussels has reacted to street protests in Albania concerning an environmentally sensitive resort project linked to Trump's son-in-law. Meanwhile, some Chinese companies are reportedly openly advertising methods to circumvent EU duties, according to an exclusive Euronews report. An EU-South Korea summit is also scheduled to take place in Brussels.