Pope Francis condemns two-decade US war in Afghanistan

Pope Francis has denounced the United States over its two-decade-long war in Afghanistan as an outsider's attempt to impose democracy on the country ignoring the traditions of the local people.

President Rouhani says US sanctions strengthen unity between Iranian nation, government:

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Washington’s “maximum pressure” campaign has failed to achieve its objectives and only strengthened unity between the government and people.

FM Zarif blasts ‘surrealism’ guiding US foreign policy

Chancellor Angela Merkel says Germany, China stand by Iran deal

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Berlin and Beijing, both signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, are standing by the multilateral accord after Washington’s withdrawal.

Europe can no longer rely on US for protection: Merkel

Europe must take its fate in own hands: Merkel/ German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Europe can no longer rely on the United States for protection, urging European Union member states to take the bloc’s destiny in their own hands.