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2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran

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2 weeks ago

Finland will not take part in military operations in Persian Gulf, Minister Valtonen says

Finland has joined 19 other countries in a joint statement condemning Iran’s attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
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2 weeks ago

Orpo: Europe should help secure Hormuz Strait, but Iran conflict is US-Israel war

Donald Trump has called on allies to take part in securing maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, as it channels around 20 percent of the world’s oil.
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2 weeks ago

Drone strike in Baghdad hits hotel that hosts Finnish embassy

The hotel is in Baghdad’s Green Zone, where a number of Iraqi government buildings and other embassies are also located.
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2 weeks ago

Unlikely that Finland will help secure Strait of Hormuz, minister says

Discussions about the situation would begin at the EU level, according to Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen.
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