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News | Iran

March 30th, 2026

War with Iran: Why the Houthis are attacking Israel again

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

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MARCH 2: Commercial ships anchor off the coast of the United Arab Emirates due to navigation disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Dubai on March 2, 2026. Increased maritime traffic led to a buildup of vessels waiting near Dubai, highlighting the strategic importance of the strait, which handles 20 percent of global energy trade

News | Aspides

March 30th, 2026

Operation Aspides: Risks to shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden

The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Aspides has warned of risks to shipping after Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis entered the war and resumed attacks on Israel on Saturday.

By Redaktion Table

Feature | Energy supply

March 27th, 2026

War with Iran: Why Nigeria’s natural gas ambitions are gaining momentum now

The war in Iran has put global natural gas markets under strain. Nigeria, home to Africa’s largest gas reserves, is seeking to position itself as a long-term alternative supplier to Europe.

By Silas Jonathan

Feature | Iran

March 27th, 2026

Pakistan’s role as mediator: How the US and Iran are negotiating peace while saving face

The global repercussions of the war of aggression waged by the US and Israel against Iran make a peace agreement more urgent by the day. But why is Pakistan considered the best mediator?

By Shams Ul Haq

Opinion | Iran

March 25th, 2026

Egypt in the current war: Between diplomacy, economic crisis, and the fear of escalation

Egypt is attempting to act as a mediator in the Middle East conflict while simultaneously facing a worsening economic crisis. Europe should also become more involved, writes Almut Wieland-Karimi of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.

By Almut Wieland-Karimi

News | Raw materials

March 24th, 2026

Strait of Hormuz: Chinese cargo ship pays to use Iran corridor

A Chinese ship has, for the first time, used an alternative route through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite price controls, oil prices in China rose, leading to long lines at gas stations.

By Fabian Peltsch

Talk of the Town | Israel

March 24th, 2026

Iron Beam defense laser: Why Israel's new system is so sought-after

Interest in Iron Beam is growing in the Persian Gulf as well as in Germany: The laser system, developed by the Israeli defense contractor Rafael, is said to be a very cost-effective solution against drones. However, its developers appear to be promising more than the system can deliver.

By Yossi Melman

Flora Witkowski, Koordinatorin für Gaspolitik beim Climate Action Network (CAN), Europa, und Tabea Pottiez, Senior Expert, Energie und Klima bei der Deutschen Umwelthilfe (DUH).

Opinion | Methane

March 24th, 2026

EU methane rules: An energy security shield under threat

The EU Methane Regulation is intended to strengthen the continent’s energy security. However, industry lobbying and inadequate implementation are jeopardizing this important tool in the fight against gas waste.

By Flora Witkowski and Tabea Pottiez

News | Raw materials

March 23rd, 2026

Iran war: Beijing caps fuel price hikes and urges de-escalation

China has introduced temporary price controls for refined oil products in response to the Iran conflict, aiming to cushion the economic fallout. At the same time, Beijing is calling on all parties to halt military actions.

By Amelie Richter

Feature | Cyprus

March 23rd, 2026

Cyprus: Why the island nation is becoming a pawn in the Iran conflict

Cyprus is increasingly becoming a focal point of regional conflicts: Hezbollah’s attack on a British military base underscores the island’s growing strategic importance. At the same time, Nicosia is shifting its alliances – with implications for the balance of power in the eastern Mediterranean.

By Marius Strubenhoff