In Bratislava, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump is seeking a negotiated solution with Iran. For the first time, Tehran publicly signaled its willingness to discuss issues beyond its nuclear program. Meanwhile, 250,000 people gathered in Munich alone to demand the fall of the regime.
By Markus Bickel and Nana Brink
The talks between Trump and Netanyahu in the White House are fueling conflict among Tehran’s elites. Experts from the Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG) analyze what US military strikes would mean for the cohesion of the regime.
By Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG)
Aggressors such as Russia, China, North Korea and Iran are increasingly focusing their attacks on the suppliers and personnel of defense companies.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program will not take place in Turkey as initially planned, but in Oman on Friday. The US negotiators Witkoff and Kouchner want to force the leadership in Tehran to make concessions – initially without military strikes.
By Markus Bickel
In the event of a US attack, Iran’s supreme leader warned of a regional war. Meanwhile, in Tehran, Qatar’s foreign minister met with his Iranian counterpart and a close confidant of Ayatollah Khamenei. The brief visit fueled speculation that Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani may have delivered an important message to Iran – possibly on behalf of the United States.
By Redaktion Table
The EU has classified Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization. While this increases pressure on the Iranian regime, the practical effects are limited. Regarding possible military strikes by the United States, Kaja Kallas said that the region did not need another war.
By Stephan Israel
After Spain and Italy, France has also agreed to classify Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organization. A political agreement at the meeting of European Union foreign ministers is therefore considered likely.
By Redaktion Table
Instead of military strikes, US President Donald Trump is increasing the pressure on the leadership in Tehran with sanctions against the regime of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
By Markus Bickel
China’s foreign minister urges “dialogue and restraint” amid protests in Iran. State media make no mention of violence against civilians.
By Leonardo Pape
China rejects the new US tariff threats against Iran. If Donald Trump were to enforce them, the tariff rate would once again be significantly higher than before the agreement between Trump and Xi Jinping in October.
By Redaktion Table
