Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul wants to meet his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, in Geneva on Friday, together with the foreign ministers of the UK and France. The E3 are focusing on diplomacy while Israel and Iran continue to fire missiles at each other.
By Markus Bickel
As the Israel-Iran conflict continues to escalate, Chinese nationals are fleeing the country. Initial reports describe dramatic scenes.
By Amelie Richter
The EU’s foreign policy chief continues to rely on diplomacy. US President Trump had earlier hinted at possible US involvement.
By Stephan Israel
To destroy the nuclear facility in Fordow, Israel needs US strategic bombers – the only aircraft capable of carrying 10,000-pound bunker-busting bombs. However, to keep the US out of the conflict with Tehran, Donald Trump is currently refusing to deploy them.
By Markus Bickel
Israel is expanding its attacks on the Iranian energy sector to encourage the population to protest against the regime in Tehran. US President Donald Trump continues to focus on a negotiated solution.
By Redaktion Table
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi branded Israel's attack on Iran an "unacceptable" violation of international law and called on both countries to de-escalate.
By Ning Wang
The conflict in the Middle East is replacing the war in Ukraine as the main topic of discussion for the heads of state and government, who are meeting in Canada until Tuesday. The EU's demand for an oil price cap for Russian oil has also become more difficult due to the rise in oil prices.
By Marc Winkelmann
Following Israel's military strikes against Iran, US President Donald Trump is both conciliatory and triumphant: Only by negotiating the abandonment of its nuclear program could the regime in Tehran save "what was once known as the Iranian Empire."
By Markus Bickel
The USA has stepped up the pressure on Iran – and once again targeted trade with China. Over 20 companies are believed to have been involved in a network that supplied Iranian oil to China on a large scale. Washington has now responded with targeted sanctions.
By Amelie Richter
Indirect talks on Iran's nuclear program are to take place between Tehran and Washington this weekend. Russia welcomes this; Israel is cautious.
By Wilhelmine Stenglin
