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flag EU ministers met amid U.S.-Israel-Iran tensions, rising oil prices, and disputes over Ukraine aid and sanctions.

flag EU foreign ministers met in Brussels on March 16, 2026, amid escalating tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, which have triggered a surge in oil prices above $100 per barrel and raised concerns over Europe’s energy security. flag The conflict has strained EU unity, with divisions over responses to U.S. actions and potential sanctions on Iran, while Hungary threatens to block a €90 billion Ukraine aid package. flag Diplomats discussed new sanctions against Iranian officials, freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and support for Lebanon and Gaza. flag The EU also weighed long-term economic competitiveness, climate goals, and electoral reforms, as global markets reacted to the crisis.

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