Briefing: US to deploy more troops even as Trump praises Iran talks
Strategic angle: Members of 82nd Airborne to join other forces in the Middle East ahead of president’s deadline for Tehran to end conflict.
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IAEA urges restraint after reported strike on Iran’s Natanz site
Vatican News reports on the IAEA's call for caution following the incident.
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Briefing: Trump says U.S. and Iran are 'in negotiations right now,' Tehran is 'talking sense'
Strategic angle: "Operation Epic Fury continues unabated" to achieve President Donald Trump's military objectives, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
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Briefing: Iran claims Israel, US, attacked near nuclear power plant, no technical damage or casualties
Strategic angle: Iran alleges an attack by Israel and the US near its nuclear facility, reporting no damage or injuries.
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Briefing: Kuwait warns of catastrophic global economic impact from Strait of Hormuz closure
Strategic angle: Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a domino effect on the world economy, according to Kuwait Petroleum Corporation's CEO.
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Briefing: Iran war puts South Asia's Gulf remittances at risk
Strategic angle: Millions of South Asian workers in the Middle East provide a vital economic boost by sending money home. Economists warn these flows would be at risk if a protracted conflict dents the Gulf region's economies.
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Briefing: Iran war: US to deploy thousands more soldiers — reports
Strategic angle: The US combat forces are expected to come from the 82nd Airborne Division, which is capable of deploying anywhere in the world in under 24 hours.
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Briefing: Jamie Dimon says Iran war makes Middle East peace prospects better in the long term
Strategic angle: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon issued an optimistic viewpoint on Middle East peace, weeks into the war with Iran.
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Briefing: Lebanon's humanitarian crisis worsens as fighting continues
Strategic angle: The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is continuing and Israel has announced it may occupy Lebanon's south long term.
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Briefing: Iran war sends US borrowing costs soaring by most since 2024
Strategic angle: Treasury yields jump in March as investors fret Middle East crisis will ignite fresh burst of inflation
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Briefing: As Iran war causes gas and airfares to spike, lawmakers warn of price gouging — but experts point to supply shocks
Strategic angle: With airfares and gas prices spiking, some lawmakers are warning of the potential for price gouging, even as experts point to extreme supply shocks.
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Briefing: Iran war shows norms of international conflicts have been upended
Strategic angle: US threats against energy infrastructure, and Iran's retaliation on its Gulf neighbours, signal a clear change.
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Briefing: Middle East war weighs heavy on Iranian population
Strategic angle: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has resulted in significant casualties and psychological impacts on the Iranian people.
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Briefing: Israeli forces to control south Lebanon up to Litani river
Strategic angle: Israel announces military control extending to the Litani River amid escalating tensions.
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Briefing: Germany laments Trump's 'avoidable, unnecessary' Iran war
Strategic angle: Germany's leaders express concern over strained US relations amid ongoing conflict in Iran.
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Briefing: Iran and Hezbollah still able to coordinate strikes on Israel
Strategic angle: Iran continues to strike Israel, with missiles bypassing air defenses and causing injuries in Tel Aviv.
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Briefing: White House to pay TotalEnergies $1 billion to kill off East Coast wind farm projects
Strategic angle: The announcement comes as the Iran war disrupts global oil and gas supplies, making the U.S.' development of its LNG resources more urgent.
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Briefing: Carmakers rush to secure aluminium as Middle East war hits supply
Strategic angle: Disruption to power supplies and shipping bottlenecks have affected key sources of production in Gulf
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Briefing: Iran war: US and Iran at odds over peace talks
Strategic angle: Turkey, Pakistan and Egypt are emerging as potential regional mediators. Follow DW for more.
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Briefing: Trump says US and Iran are talking. His claim is eliciting market cheers and plenty of skepticism
Strategic angle: Trump's assertion of dialogue between the US and Iran has sparked both optimism in markets and doubts among analysts.
Editorial Staff Mar 24