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EU Commissioner Fears Iran War Will Bring More Chaos To Europe
EU Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall has issued a stark warning regarding potential destabilization risks looming over Europe, stating…
Nouripour Slams Germany’s Reactive Iran Policy Against Wadephul
The Green Party’s Deputy President and foreign policy expert, Omid Nouripour, launched sharp criticism against the German government’s…
US Stock Markets Drop Amid Mounting Iran War Fears
US stock markets saw significant losses on Monday. By the close in New York, the Dow Jones Index…
Iran Claims Missile Strike on US Warship
According to reports from Iranian state media, the country claims to have successfully hit a U.S. warship with…
Plastics Industry Fears Supply Crunch Amid Iran Crisis Profoundting Raw Material Shortages
Markus Steilemann, the CEO of the chemical conglomerate Covestro, predicts that the Iran crisis will lead to significant…
German Foreign Minister Calls for Patience Amid Iran Negotiations and Near East Crisis
At his visit to Rabat, Morocco, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) focused on the need for patience and…
Ex Diploma Criticizes US Approach in Iran Talks
Hans-Dieter Lucas, former German diplomat and lead negotiator for the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, has criticized the United…
Trump Attacks Merz Over Iran Nuclear Weapons Controversy
President Donald Trump sharply criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) in the context of the dispute surrounding the…
Iran Foreign Minister Meets Putin Following US Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recently visited St. Petersburg, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According…
Bartsch Rejects SPD Plan Loosening Debt Brake Due to Iran War Concerns
Dietmar Bartsch, the spokesperson for the Left group in the Bundestag’s Budget Committee, openly rejected the proposal put…
Dax Boosted By Peace Hopes Investors Bet on End of Iran War
The market started the trading week on a positive note for the DAX. The leading index was calculated…
Germany’s Consumer Confidence Dips Amid Tensions From Iran War
Consumer confidence in Germany has declined again, a downturn attributed to the conflict involving Iran. According to data…
Union Warns Against Debt Spending Following Iran Crisis
The CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag has issued a strong warning against using external conflicts, such as…
Iran Foreign Minister Arrives in Pakistan US Talks Unconfirmed
The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has arrived in Pakistan for talks, a location also expected to host…
SPD Caucus Chairman Approves New Borrowing Over Iran Crisis
Due to the ongoing instability surrounding the Iran crisis, SPD Parliamentary Group Leader Matthias Miersch has suggested the…
German Government Welcomes Extension of Ceasefire in Iran Conflict
The German government welcomed the extension of the ceasefire between the USA and Iran, calling it a vital…
Nouripour Demands Stronger EU Diplomatic Plan for Iran Conflict
Bundestag Deputy Speaker Omid Nouripour has urged the German government to use the upcoming EU summit in Cyprus…
German Market Dips On Ongoing Iran Conflict Uncertainty
The DAX began trading on Thursday with minor declines. Around 9:30 a.m., the leading index was calculated at…
US Stock Markets Jump Following Iran Tensions Easing
US stock markets gained significantly on Wednesday. By market close in New York, the Dow Jones registered 49,490…
US Iran Talks Expected To Continue Says Political Expert
According to Jürgen Hardt, an external affairs expert for the CDU parliamentary group, further talks are anticipated between…
Trump Announces Extension of Ceasefire in Iran
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he intends to extend the ceasefire in Iran. According to Trump’s…
Dax Drops As Investors Eye Iran Deadline
The DAX experienced a dip on Tuesday, closing the Xetra session at 24,271 points, which represented a decline…
German Stocks Rise Amid Optimism for US Iran Talks
The German stock index, the Dax, began trading on Tuesday with gains. Around 9:30 AM, the leading index…
Fraport Expects 65 to 66 Million Passengers at Frankfurt Airport Despite Iran War
Despite the conflict in Iran, the Fraport group anticipates reaching its annual target of 65 to 66 million…
German Stock Market Drops Amid Rising Iran Conflict Fears
The Dax index continued its downward trend on Monday, moving through losses even after a weak start to…
Germany Cautiously Watches US Iran Talks SeekingLasting Peace
The German federal government is cautiously observing potential peace negotiations between the US and Iran in Pakistan. During…
Germany’s 2025 Exports to Iran Dip Significantly to 961 Million Euros
In 2025, Germany exported goods worth 961.6 million euros to Iran, marking a 24.5 percent decrease compared to…
Trump Announces New Negotiations with Iran
Donald Trump announced new negotiations with Iran, stating on his “Truth Social” platform on Sunday that a U.S.…
Iran Sees Progress in Peace Talks With United States
During the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States aimed at ending the war, Iranian sources report…
German Military Mission Fears Persist Amid Uncertain US Iran Ceasefire
As the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran nears its end this Wednesday, concern is growing…
Iran Threatens to Tighten Grip on Strait of Hormuz
Iran has announced it will resume strict control over the Strait of Hormuz. This decision was reportedly made…
Iran Temporarily Halts Strait of Hormuz Blockade
The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghtschi, announced on Friday that Iran will temporarily lift its blockade of the…
SPD Outlines Strict Conditions for Potential German Troop Deployment in Iran Crisis
The SPD parliamentary group has outlined conditions under which it would approve the deployment of German troops to…
Lula Slams US Israel Over Iran War Criticism
Brazilian President Lula da Silva strongly condemned the conflict between the United States and Israel concerning Iran. Speaking…
Diesel Prices Drop Notably in Germany After Iran Truce Easing Fuel Costs
A week after the fighting subsided in the Iran conflict, fuel prices in Germany saw noticeable decreases for…
Iran War Fuels Sudan Crisis World Hunger Aid Warns of Steep Price Hikes
The World Hunger Aid organization has sounded the alarm regarding the devastating impact of the Iran War on…
Trump Threatens Iran After US Navy Blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump once again issued threats against Iran at the onset of the US Navy’s blockade of the…
Germany Maintains Diplomatic Ties with Iran Says Foreign Office
According to the federal government, diplomatic relations between Germany and Iran remain intact. A spokesperson for the Federal…
Dax Dips On US Iran Deal Failure Fueling Market Jitters
The DAX opened its trading session on Monday with losses, following the preliminary failure of negotiations between the…
Iran Conflict Expected to Keep Electricity And Gas Prices High Says Eon
Filip Thon, the head of Eon Energy Germany responsible for the company’s domestic distribution business, stated that the…
Stegner Slams Trump’s Iran Tactics As Dangerous Global Blunder
SPD foreign policy politician Ralf Stegner sharply criticized the US government’s approach to Iran. Speaking to the “Rheinische…
Vance Says US Talks With Iran Yield No Deal Over Nuclear Ambitions
Vice President JD Vance reported that discussions with Iran in Pakistan did not result in any agreement. Speaking…
Iran US Talks Stall Amid Disputes Over Strait of Hormuz
Negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad have not yet produced any official outcomes and appear…
Iran Conflict Expected to Sustain Impact on German Fuel Prices
The head of the “Fuels and Energy Industry Association” Christian Küchen, anticipates that the impact of the Iran…
Merz Thanks Sharif For Mediating US Iran Ties
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) spoke by phone with the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan,…
Germany’s Anti-Trust Body Predicts Sharp Gas Price Drops After US Iran Truce
Following the oil price drop due to the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, the President…
US Stocks Surge Amid Fragile Iran Ceasefire
US stock markets experienced significant gains on Wednesday. By the close of trading in New York, the Dow…
IEA Boss Forecasts Lingering Effects From Iran Conflict Despite Ceasefire Talks
Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), anticipates that the repercussions of the conflict in…
Experts Doubt Quick Gas Price Drops Despite Iran Tensions
Monika Schnitzer, chairwoman of the Expert Council for Assessing Overall Economic Development, does not anticipate that the ceasefire…
Germany Allies Push For Lasting End To Iran War
Germany and several partner nations are pressing for a lasting solution in the Middle East following the agreed-upon…
Trump Threatens 50 Percent Tariffs on Nations Shipping Weapons to Iran
US President Donald Trump issued a warning on Wednesday, stating that any country supplying military equipment to Iran…
German Deputy Chairman Warns of Imminent Killing Wave in Iran
Bundestag Deputy President Omid Nouripour (The Greens) reacted to the announced ceasefire in Iran with a sober assessment.…
DIW President Warns Iran War Truce Isn’t Peace Foresees Economic Risks
Marcel Fratzscher, head of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), warned about the possibility of renewed escalation…
Merz Welcomes Middle East Ceasefire Deal Between US and Iran
Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) welcomed the two-week ceasefire reached between the US and Iran overnight. On Wednesday, the…
Trump Halts Iran Attack Threats Pending Strait of Hormuz Agreement
Donald Trump stated on his platform “Truth Social” Tuesday evening (US East Coast time) that he is prepared…
US Stock Markets Show Mixed Signals Ahead of Iran Deadline
US stock markets presented a mixed picture on Tuesday. At the close in New York, the Dow was…
SPD Considers Reviewing Ramstein Use Over Potential US Strikes in Iran
The SPD stated that it will not rule out legally reviewing the use of the US base in…
Dax Slips Amid Tensions Iran Ultimatum Weighs On Markets
The DAX saw a noticeable decline on Tuesday, closing at 22,922 points, marking a 1.1 percent loss compared…
Iran Reports Massive Attacks on Transport Infrastructure Citing Israeli Strikes
Iranian state media reported on Tuesday that the country experienced nationwide attacks targeting its transportation infrastructure. Among the…
German Economy Faces Steep Cuts Amid Iran Crisis Inflation Expected Near Five Percent
According to economist Isabella Weber, Germany faces profound economic difficulties due to the crisis involving Iran. Speaking to…
Trump Rejects Iran Truce Bid Calling Effort Insufficient
President Donald Trump rejected a proposal put forward by several nations suggesting a 45-day ceasefire with Iran. Speaking…
Iran IRGC Intelligence Chief Killed In Airstrike
The head of intelligence for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Majid Khademi, was killed during an airstrike,…
Trump Extends Hormuz Threat Deadline Against Iran Increasing Tensions
US President Donald Trump has apparently extended his deadline for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz concerning…
US Troops Rescue Missing Pilot From Crashed F15E Fighter Jet in Iran
The last missing crew member from the F-15E fighter jet that crashed in Iran has been rescued by…
Germany’s Economy Ministry Discusses Iran Crisis Fallout Over Easter Weekend
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs (BMWE) is analyzing various potential consequences stemming from the Iran crisis over…
Helium Shortage Threatens Medical Tech Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict
Concerns about the ongoing conflict in Iran have prompted warnings from the medical technology industry regarding a potential…
Grimm Warns Stagnation Likely Amid Oil Crisis and Iran Tensions
According to Veronika Grimm, a supervisory board member at Siemens Energy, economic stagnation is not unlikely in the…
Iran Shoots Down US Fighter Jet Crew Member Rescued
An F-15E fighter jet belonging to the United States was shot down over Iran on Friday. This report…
Green Party Chair Accuses Trump of Nonsense Escalating NATO Tensions Over Iran
Franziska Brantner, chairwoman of the German Green Party, sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump after his latest speech,…
DAX Drops Amid Iran Conflict Fears
On Thursday the DAX slipped. At the close of Xetra trading, the index was calculated at 23,168 points,…
SPD Calls for Legal Review of US Bases’ Role in Iran War
The foreign‑policy spokesman for the SPD parliamentary group, Adis Ahmetovic, has called for a judicial review of the…
SPD General Secretary Demands Surplus Profit Tax and Daily Price Ceiling to Tackle Iran War‑Fueled Fuel Cost Surge
Tim Klüssendorf, the SPD Secretary‑General, says the rising fuel prices caused by the Iran conflict demand new actions…
KfW Warns Iran War Sinks German Mittelstand Spirits
The conflict in Iran is weighing heavily on German SMEs. In March the business climate index for small…
Trump Signals Near End of Iran War as US Operation Leaves Iran No Threat
During his highly anticipated televised address, President Donald Trump reiterated his call for a quick end to the Iran…
Trump Reports Iran Requests U.S. Ceasefire
According to U.S. President Donald Trump, Iran has asked the United States for a cease‑fire. In a post…
German Import Prices Drop 2.3% in Feb 2026 Before Iran War
In February 2026, German import prices were 2.3 % lower than the same month a year earlier, while they rose…
Lufthansa Mulls Pulling 20 Jets From Service Amid Iran War Fallout
Lufthansa is reviewing the possibility of keeping about 20 of its aircraft grounded as a precautionary measure in…
90% of Industrial Firms Anticipate Iran War Disruptions
Around 90 % of industrial firms say the Iran war is expected to affect their businesses, according to the monthly…
German Security Conference Leader Urges Merz to Lead Europe’s New Near East Initiative Ahead of Iran Conflict
Wolfgang Ischinger, chair of the Munich Security Conference, urged Germany and the rest of Europe to launch a…
Trump Issues New Threat to Iran as Hormuz Blockade Targets Energy Infrastructure
Donald Trump has reiterated his threat against Iran, saying that if the United States does not resolve its talks…
German Minister Launches New Lebanon Aid, Calls Out US-Israel Attack on Iran
Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan of the SPD sharply criticized the attack by the United States and Israel on Iran.…
Iran Parliament President Warns US of Ground Invasion Threat
Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the United States of a possible ground invasion. According to Iranian state media,…
Easter Travelers Shift to Trains as Fuel Prices Soar Amid Iran War Oil Crisis
Due to soaring petrol prices driven by the Iran war and the oil crisis, many Easter‑break travelers are…
US Prepares for Possible Ground Invasion of Iran Amid Tense Ties
According to a media report, the United States is preparing for a possible ground invasion of Iran. The…
Econ Advisor Jens Südekum Warns German Economy of Inflation Surge Amid Iran Crisis Impacting Growth
Jens Südekum, the well‑known economist who advises SPD finance minister Lars Klingbeil, cautions that the flare‑up in Iran could have…
German Energy Imports Could Cost an Extra €20 Billion as Iran War Drives Oil and Gas Prices Up
The increase of oil and gas prices caused by the Iran war is expected to add a double‑digit‑billions‑euro…
Nouripour warns Iran Could Block Crucial Aden Strait After Trump Ultimatum Extension
Bundestag vice‑president Omid Nouripour, a Green Party member, condemned President Donald Trump’s decision to extend the ultimatum imposed…
German Defense Committee Chair Urges Deployment to Gulf Amid Iran War Talks Deadline Approaches
In light of recent talks aimed at ending the Iran war, Thomas Röwekamp, chair of the Bundestag’s Defence Committee,…
Three Weeks After Iran Conflict German Consumers Shift to Aldi as Retailers Notice Sales Impact
Three weeks after the war in Iran began, German grocery retailers are already feeling the effect in their…
German Foreign Minister Demands Europe Play Bigger Role in US Iran Strategy Ahead of G7 Summit
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the CDU called for deeper European involvement in the United States’ strategy on the…
Oil Industry Warns of Supply Risks If Iran War Prolongs
The German industry group Fuels and Energy reports that, at present, no fuel shortages seem imminent. According to…
German Bundeswehr Association Warns NATO Deterrence Gaps Amid US Focus on Iran War
André Wüstner, chair of the German Bundeswehr Association, warned that the United States and other countries are too focused…
Iran War Slashes Consumer Confidence Study Finds
The ongoing war in Iran continues to weigh on German consumer sentiment. According to the GfK, the monthly…
Trump Extends Iran Deadline By 10 Days to April 6 2026
Donald Trump extended his ultimatum for Iran.At the request of the Iranian government, he announced through his personal…
DAX Drops Sharply Amid Iran Ultimatum Triggering Market Nervousness
On Thursday the German market index, the DAX, fell sharply. By the end of the Xetra session it…
OECD warns global growth at risk amid Iran war
The OECD reports that the resilience of the global economy is being tested by the conflict in the…
Henkel CEO Signals Price Hikes Amid Iran War
Carsten Knobel, the chief executive of Henkel, which manufactures detergents such as Persil and Pril in Düsseldorf, has indicated that…
Steinmeier Criticises US-Israel War on Iran, Calls It a Violation of International Law
President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier sharply denounced the war that the United States and Israel has launched against Iran. He…
Hardt Blasts Steinmeier’s Iran War Label Amid Legal Debate
Jürgen Hardt, the foreign‑policy spokesperson for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, criticized President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier for labeling the war…
Röttgen Says Iran Now More Credible Than Trump After Postponed Ultimatum
Following Trump’s postponed ultimatum to Iran, CDU foreign‑affairs expert Norbert Röttgen criticized the U.S. president. When asked who he…