Berna Turam, a researcher at Northeastern University in Boston, notes that prior to 2019, Europe experienced a "golden age of solidarity" where compassion towards refugees outweighed anti-immigrant sentiment. However, this shift has reversed with the perception of migrants being portrayed as criminals and threats to order, largely due to EU policies criminalizing people at borders. The EU's decision in 2016 to provide €3 billion for Syria and strengthen surveillance technology contributed to this change, as well as a deal with Turkey that led to refugees being held on Greek islands in limbo, restricted from advancing their asylum claims.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/opinion/2025/06/22/compassion-led-to-hard-eu-line-on-migrationFrance, along with Germany, the UK, and the EU, is leading efforts to bring parties to negotiate after US President Trump claimed Europe couldn't help Iran. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned that joining Israeli attacks on Iran would be "very, very dangerous" for everyone. The IAEA reported a centrifuge manufacturing workshop was hit at Iran's Isfahan nuclear site, but no radiological consequences were expected. Yemen's Houthis threatened to attack US ships in the Red Sea if Trump joins the conflict on Israel's side.
https://www.euronews.com/2025/06/21/israel-and-iran-trade-fresh-strikes-as-conflict-enters-ninth-dayField Marshal Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of Pakistan, emphasized Pakistan's unwavering commitment to regional peace and stability during a meeting with senior scholars, analysts, policy experts, and international media representatives in Washington DC. The visit comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East following an ongoing war between Israel and Iran. Munir highlighted Pakistan's principled stance on key issues, including terrorism, and its constructive role in fostering a rules-based international order. He also shed light on Pakistan's untapped potential in information technology, agriculture, mining, and mineral sectors, inviting international partners to explore collaborative opportunities. The discussion marked a positive step toward enhancing strategic dialogue between Pakistan and the US, reflecting the country's commitment to transparent diplomacy and peaceful coexistence.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/610065-field-marshal-munir-reiterates-pakistans-proactive-role-in-reducing-regional-tensionsFrance has expressed concern over US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, urging "restraint" to avoid escalation. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that France did not participate in planning the strikes and is calling for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict between Israel and Iran. French President Emmanuel Macron plans to convene a meeting of the national defense council to discuss the situation, while also intensifying diplomatic engagement with Iran and its European partners. Diplomats from the UK, Germany, and the EU met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva, encouraging Iran to re-engage in talks with the US to resolve the nuclear programme dispute.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/france-calls-for-diplomatic-solution-following-us-attacks-on-iran-13899479.htmlUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned US strikes on Iran as a "dangerous escalation" that poses a threat to international peace and security, warning of catastrophic consequences for civilians and the world. US President Donald Trump claims the strikes have successfully targeted Iran's key nuclear sites, but Guterres emphasizes the need for diplomacy over military action, stating there is no "military solution" to resolve the conflict.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40369027/un-chief-guterres-says-us-strike-on-iran-a-dangerous-escalationIndonesia's Foreign Minister Raweyai emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral relations with Spain to enhance national resilience in the face of global challenges, particularly those stemming from transboundary armed conflicts. He noted that prolonged regional conflicts are negatively impacting global investment and trade, citing ongoing wars such as Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine, as well as rising tensions between Israel and Iran. Raweyai proposed expanding bilateral cooperation with Spain across various sectors, including business, investment, trade, and culture, suggesting sister province partnerships to tap into the potential of both nations.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/360937/indonesia-seeks-spain-support-for-asean-senate-forum-planIran has arrested 22 people linked to Israeli spy services since June 13, including a European national, according to reports. The arrests have sparked concerns about human rights, with Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights estimating that at least 223 people nationwide may have been detained on similar charges. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recently arrived in Istanbul for meetings with regional diplomats to discuss the country's conflict with Israel.
https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2025/06/21/iran-says-over-400-killed-3056-injured-since-start-of-war-with-israelIran's Ambassador to the UN, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has called for an emergency Security Council meeting over the US's "heinous attacks and illegal use of force" against Iran. The US has committed a grave violation of the UN Charter and international law by attacking Iran's peaceful nuclear installations. Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the attack as "savage military aggression" and accused the US of violating the UN Charter and Resolution 2231. Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani urged the UN to take necessary measures to hold the US accountable under international law. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran's nuclear sites were "completely and fully obliterated", but there was no independent damage assessment.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/israel-iran-war-us-attacks-will-have-everlasting-consequences-says-abbas-araghchi/article69723742.eceIran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling it "criminal behaviour" that will have "everlasting consequences". He warned Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty and interests, hinting at a possible retaliation. The US attacks violated the UN Charter, international law, and the NPT, according to Araghchi.
https://www.news18.com/world/iran-foreign-minister-us-strikes-on-nuke-sites-criminal-behaviour-warns-of-everlasting-consequences-9397889.html