Iran’s counterstrikes – alongside attacks on Israel – are hitting the Gulf states particularly hard. Yet the latter’s economic model depends on stability in the Middle East – a reliance that, if the conflict drags on, is likely to translate into criticism of their US ally.
By Markus Bickel and Viktor Funk
Europeans have been guarded in their comments on “Operation Epic Fury,” the military action being taken by the US and Israel in Iran. They criticize Iran’s arbitrary counterattacks, warn against escalation, and avoid explicit criticism so as not to anger the Trump administration.
By Stephan Israel
China is responding cautiously to US strikes in Iran, even though Iran is an important strategic partner. Reactions inside China and across the Chinese diaspora vary widely.
By Fabian Kretschmer
Israel and the United States are preparing for days of airstrikes against Iranian military facilities and government sites. Whether the population turns against the regime in Tehran as a result remains unclear.
By Markus Bickel
Respite in the conflict between Iran and the US: Following talks in Geneva, military action by the US has been postponed, at least for the time being. The United States aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is expected to arrive in the port of Haifa today.
By Markus Bickel
The second round of negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program has just concluded in Geneva. Now the leadership in Tehran is deploying naval forces to the Gulf of Oman for joint maneuvers with Russian units.
By Markus Bickel
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
