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Iran weighs down after Israel attack

A suspected Israeli attack on Iran gave rise to fears of the worst. But the logic of strike and counter-strike could be broken. The situation still remains delicate. The news at a glance. The violent spiral of attack and counterattack between Israel and Iran may have stopped, at least for the time being. This was […]

Foreign Minister Baerbock at the G7 meeting in Italy: Finally, hope!

The fear is great: there is a threat of escalation in the Middle East, and things are also going badly for the West in the Ukraine war. An Israeli attack on Iran, of all things, is now causing a sigh of relief. But the situation remains highly explosive. Patrick Diekmann reports from the island of […]

Attack on Iran not expected before the end of the month

The world is worried about a new war in the Middle East. Is Israel responding to Iran’s attack despite warnings? And if so, when? Meanwhile, sanctions are being imposed against Iran. The news at a glance. While Israel’s closest allies are urging Israel to refrain from a harsh counter-reaction after the major Iranian attack, the […]

Appeals to Israel and Iran to refrain from violence

The world is worried about a new war in the Middle East. Is Israel responding to Iran’s attack despite warnings? The situation on Israel’s border with Lebanon is also getting worse. The news at a glance. While Israel’s closest allies are urging Israel to refrain from a harsh counter-reaction after the major Iranian attack, the […]

Iran conflict | Qatar is rethinking its role – the emirate feels politically abused

Olaf Scholz warns Israel against retaliation against Iran. The UN reports that the famine in the Gaza Strip is worsening. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed G7 finance ministers pledge cooperation on Iran sanctions 2:55 a.m.: The G7 finance ministers and central bank chiefs condemn the Iranian […]

EU calls on Israel and Iran to refrain from attack

Is Israel responding to the Iranian attack despite warnings? And if yes, how? The EU is concerned about possible scenarios. At a summit there are now clear words towards Israel. The EU calls on Israel and Iran to refrain from further attacks on each other. All parties are urged to exercise extreme restraint and not […]

World crises instead of competition policy: The EU summit

How can a major war in the Middle East be prevented? And what is the problem with support for Ukraine? At an EU summit, the main focus will once again be on foreign policy. The mood is dark. The worrying developments in the Middle East and Ukraine have overshadowed the start of an EU summit […]

Israel-Iran conflict: Israel’s army kills Hezbollah leader

Putin calls Iran’s head of state in the middle of the crisis in the Middle East. Easyjet is not flying to Israel for the time being. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed UN: More than 10,000 women killed in Gaza Strip 8:49 p.m.: According to the United […]

EU plans new sanctions against Iran after attack

Putin calls Iran’s head of state in the middle of the crisis in the Middle East. Easyjet is not flying to Israel for the time being. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed EU plans new sanctions against Iran 7:58 p.m.: Iran faces new EU sanctions after its […]

Putin speaks on the phone with President Ebrahim Raisi

Putin calls Iran’s head of state in the middle of the crisis in the Middle East. Easyjet is not flying to Israel for the time being. More information in the news blog. The most important things at a glanceLoading… Embed Erdoğan: Only Netanyahu is responsible for tensions in the Middle East 6:50 p.m.: According to […]