The eldest son of the former Shah of Iran accuses Germany and the EU of “appeasement” toward the regime in Tehran. While he does not expect the EU to supply weapons to the opposition, he does expect it to expel Iranian diplomats.
By Markus Bickel
A solution for securing the Strait of Hormuz may soon be in sight. Rather than relying on an EU or UN mandate, it may come down to a coalition of the willing.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Shortly before the ceasefire between the US and Iran was set to expire, Donald Trump extended it once again. If new negotiations were to take place, they could initially focus on the future of Iran’s highly enriched uranium.
By Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG)
The Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa is considered the African counterpart to the Munich Security Conference. This year, however, there are hardly any high-profile guests in attendance.
By Lucia Weiß
The war in Iran is having a massive impact on the energy transition. Short-term measures threaten to jeopardize long-term climate goals.
By Umair Irfan
The US and Iran have failed to reach an agreement. A former Pakistani general points to Iran’s resilience and the fundamental disconnect between the two sides.
By Shams Ul Haq
The United States and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire, effective immediately. Further talks are due to take place in Islamabad on Friday.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Donald Trump has once again extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, he has escalated his threats, going so far as to say that Iran could be wiped out overnight.
By Marion Bergermann
In a response to a parliamentary question from the Green Party, the government confirmed that the surveillance and targeting of Jewish and Israeli interests in Germany is a priority for Iranian intelligence services.
By Maria Mitrov
If the Yemeni Houthi militia enter the war, this could lead to further escalation and increase calls for a stronger German military presence.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
