Iran is the world's sixth-largest carbon emitter due to its dependence on oil and gas and energy waste. Climate targets are outdated, sanctions hinder investment. The new president could change that.
By Michael Liebert
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi had aligned his country with China. With his death, Beijing has lost a strong supporter in Tehran. China is shocked by the accident – yet remains tough otherwise.
By Michael Radunski
The EU sanctions regime against Iran's drone program will be extended to include missiles and will also cover Tehran's allies in the Middle East. New aid commitments for Ukraine will probably take a few more days.
By Stephan Israel
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets Xi Jinping today. They will discuss China's backing for Russia in the Ukraine war and the Iranian attack against Israel. Alexander Gabuyev, Director of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, explains in an interview with Michael Radunski how China could be persuaded to change its position.
By Michael Radunski
Following Iran's attack on Israel, the foreign ministers of the European Union meet for unscheduled talks.
By Redaktion Table
The USA and the UK have responded to the ongoing threat to commercial ships off the Yemeni coast in the Red Sea by conducting airstrikes on installations belonging to the Huthi militants in Yemen.
By Thomas Wiegold
A trial against the Swedish EU employee Johan Floderus began in Iran at the weekend. In the worst-case scenario, he would have to face the death penalty.
By Alina Leimbach
