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NATO chief: We don't know if Iran's missiles can reach us

On Sunday, Mark Rutte was asked whether Israel is right that Iran's missiles can reach European capitals, writes Sky News.

- We cannot confirm that at the moment. We are investigating it, the NATO chief replied.

If that were true, it would be further evidence that the US and Israeli attacks on Iran are crucial to preventing them from developing nuclear weapons, he added.

On Friday, Iran fired two missiles at the US-British island base of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, 400 miles away. One of the missiles broke up in mid-air and one was shot down by the US.

If Iran has the ability to hit targets at such a distance, European capitals such as Paris, London, Berlin and Stockholm would be within reach.

Political situation in France
Left-wing mayor wins in Paris and Marseille

France's two largest cities have each re-elected a left-wing mayor, according to Sunday's results according to AFP.

In Paris, socialist Emmanuel Grégoire wins over right-wing challenger Rachida Dati. This extends the Socialists' quarter-century rule in the French capital.

- Paris decided to protect its history, he tells a cheering audience.

In Marseille, incumbent left-wing mayor Benoit Payan won by a good margin over far-right challenger Franck Allisio.

In Le Havre in the north, centrist mayor Édouard Philippe was re-elected. Philippe is running in next year's presidential election and is seen as one of the strongest contenders for the National Rally - whether it will be the party's matriarch Marine le Pen or her protege Jordan Bardella who runs.

Election in Slovenia
Incumbent leader claims victory in Slovenia – despite close results

Slovenia’s incumbent Prime Minister, the liberal Robert Golob, claims victory over Trump-friendly right-wing challenger Janez Jansa. AFP reports.

This despite a terribly close election result. With over 99 percent of the votes counted, Golob’s party has 28.54 percent, while Jansa has 28.17 percent.

“Now that we have secured the people’s trust, we can focus on moving forward under the sun of freedom,” Golob tells his cheering supporters.

The remaining votes are scattered among a motley crowd of small parties, setting the stage for a tricky government formation.