Iran • Table.Briefings

March 9th, 2026

Energy: Why China could benefit from the oil shock

China’s energy supply depends heavily on shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Yet the world’s second-largest economy could emerge as a winner from the regional choke point.

By Jörn Petring

Analyse | Iran

March 9th, 2026

Krieg gegen den Iran: Wie die USA und Israel ihr militärisches Vorgehen koordinieren

Die USA und Israel konzentrieren sich in ihrem Krieg gegen den Iran darauf, die militärische Infrastruktur des Regimes systematisch zu schwächen. Doch sowohl operativ wie geografisch gibt es eine klare Arbeitsteilung.

By Center for Middle East and Global Order (CMEG)

Thema des Tages | Energieversorgung

March 9th, 2026

Energie: Weshalb China vom Öl-Schock profitieren könnte

Die Energieversorgung Chinas ist zu großen Teilen von Lieferungen durch die Straße von Hormus abhängig. Doch die zweitgrößte Volkswirtschaft könnte als Gewinner aus dem regionalen Engpass hervorgehen.

By Jörn Petring

Opinion | Iran

March 9th, 2026

Attacks from Iran: A new Gulf moment

The Arab Gulf states must adapt by seeing themselves not as passive victims of Iranian attacks, but as forces for de-escalation, writes Sebastian Sons from the Middle East research institute CARPO.

By Redaktion Table

Feature | Iran

March 9th, 2026

Iran: How Kyiv and Moscow are vying for influence in the Gulf region

Both Kyiv and Moscow are trying to strengthen their diplomatic position in the Gulf region in the war against Iran: Ukraine wants to help by sharing its experience in combating drones, while Russia is positioning itself as a mediator.

By Viktor Funk and Denis Trubetskoy

Talk of the Town | Foreign policy

March 9th, 2026

Iran war: China values the US more than the fate of the mullahs

There are no signs of concrete support from Beijing for the regime in Tehran. China currently considers its relationship with Washington to be more important. Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasizes the hard work involved in maintaining good relations with the US. The question is where the red lines run.

By Leonardo Pape

Talk of the Town | Foreign policy

March 8th, 2026

Iran war: China puts the US above the Mullahs’ fate

There are still no signs of tangible support from Beijing for the regime in Tehran. For China, relations with Washington currently matter more. Foreign Minister Wang Yi stresses the hard work being done to keep ties with the US on track. The question is where China’s red lines lie.

By Leonardo Pape

LEBANON, BEIRUT - MARCH 5, 2026: Damage from an airstrike Beirut Lebanon

News | Middle East conflict

March 6th, 2026

Iran: Attacks spread to the region

About a week after the US and Israel attacked Iran, more and more theaters of war are emerging. NATO has increased the readiness of its ballistic missile defense systems.

By Marion Bergermann

News | Iran

March 5th, 2026

War in the Middle East: Mützenich rules out expanding European Union’s Aspides mission

SPD foreign policy expert Rolf Mützenich criticizes German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stance on the war against Iran, which he says violates international law. He also rejects any expansion of the EU’s Aspides mission in the Red Sea.

By Markus Bickel

Blick auf den Tanker „Eventin“ vor der Küste der Insel Rügen.

News | Crude oil

March 5th, 2026

Oil and gas: EU experts currently see no need for crisis measures

Experts from EU governments have been discussing oil and gas supplies. Read Table.Briefings to find out what will happen in the coming days.

By Manuel Berkel