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
Editorial Staff Mar 24
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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.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
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
Editorial Staff Mar 24
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
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
Briefing: Oil rises with Brent crossing $100 a barrel again as Middle East tensions keep traders on edge
Strategic angle: Trump's statement sent oil lower, while equities jumped. Still, the recovery on Tuesday suggests lingering skepticism over Trump signaling a de-escalation.
Editorial Staff Mar 24
Briefing: Trump plays up prospect of diplomatic end to Iran war
Strategic angle: US president soothes markets but doubts on strategy and Tehran’s position persist
Editorial Staff Mar 23
Briefing: ‘If Iran Keeps Its Uranium, Everything Was for Nothing’: Experts and Officials React to Trump’s Pause
Strategic angle: Experts weigh in on the implications of Trump's decision regarding Iran's uranium stockpile.
Editorial Staff Mar 23
Briefing: Heavy rain and thunderstorms sweep across parts of the Gulf States
Strategic angle: UAE authorities remain on high alert as heavy rain, strong winds and dust storms are expected to hit the country this week.
Editorial Staff Mar 23
Briefing: Chevron CEO says Iran war impact isn't fully priced into oil market, traders have ‘scant information’
Strategic angle: Chevron CEO Mike Wirth highlighted the disparity between physical oil supply and futures market pricing amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Editorial Staff Mar 23
Briefing: Strategic battle unfolds between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
Strategic angle: Khiam is the last Shiite-majority town on the road leading to the northeast of Lebanon, facing renewed internal divisions and trauma from past conflicts.
Editorial Staff Mar 23
Briefing: If Iran war sends oil prices up 100%, here's what history says will happen to the stock market
Strategic angle: Analyzing historical data to predict stock market reactions to oil price surges due to geopolitical tensions.
Editorial Staff Mar 23
Israel to expand ground and air attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon
There are fears in Lebanon that Israel is preparing for a large-scale ground invasion.
Editorial Staff Mar 23
Briefing: Trump Pauses Strikes on Iran's Energy Infrastructure for Five Days
Strategic angle: U.S. President Donald Trump announces a temporary halt to military actions following diplomatic discussions with Iran.
Editorial Staff Mar 23