ETUC Statement on the conflict in the Middle East

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/ Middle East ETUC Statement on the conflict in the Middle East [IndustriAll Europe] 12-03-2026

/ Iran ITF condemns killing and targeting of innocent civilian seafarers as Strait of Hormuz designated Warlike Operations Area [ITF] 05-03-2026

/ Middle East PSI calls for Ceasefire in Iran and the Middle East [PSI] 04-03-2026

/ Middle East Global union federations call for an immediate cease fire and an end to the military escalation in Iran and the Middle East [UNI Global Union] 04-03-2026

/ Middle East PEMEN – STEFENSON: No ship in a war zone! 24-hour strike of seafarers on March 5th [PAME] 04-03-2026

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