Europe Today: Trump-Iran standoff tests the limits of diplomacy
The US and Iran exchange fresh strikes as the Gulf crisis escalates. Europe Today also looks at the EU’s security role in the Horn of Africa, the bloc’s annual Rule of Law Report, Spain’s amnesty ruli. . .
Karolina KrolFri, July 17, 2026 at 6:09 a. m. UTC1 min readEurope Today: Trump-Iran standoff tests the limits of diplomacyOn today's show:Euronews' Aadel Haleembrings us the latest from the Middle East after six consecutive days of US strikes and Iranian retaliation, as both sides abandon their June ceasefire understanding and regional tensions continue to rise. Toby Gregoryreports from the Horn of Africa, where EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visited Ethiopia and Djibouti to strengthen the bloc's security partnerships and support EU naval operations in the Red Sea. Angela Skujinspreviews the European Commission's annual Rule of Law Report, assessing democracy, judicial independence and media freedom across the European Union. We also examine the Court of Justice of the European Union's ruling backing Spain's amnesty law, a decision that could have implications for the legal case of former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont. On the sporting front,Maria Tadeoreports from Madrid as Spain counts down to Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina, before EU Sport CommissionerGlenn Micallefjoins the programme to discuss the tournament, its global impact and the future of football. When and where to watch Europe Today?You can join Euronews' chief anchorMéabh Mc Mahonand our EU editor Maria Tadeo live on TV and Euronews' website as well as digital platforms (YouTube, Facebook, X, and Instagram)every weekday at 8 am Brussels time. In just20 minutes, our new format brings you the day's key events plus crucial analysis of all the stories shaping the EU and beyond. It's also available as anewsletterandpodcast.