DW - Where does Germany stand on the Iran war? Daily Bulletin 17.03.2026 | 17:30 UTC

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Daily Bulletin 17.03.2026 | 17:30 UTC

Where does Germany stand on the Iran war? Germany backs its allies — yet questions are growing. As strikes escalate and prices rise, Friedrich Merz faces a legal, political, and economic tightrope. What's at stake for Germany?

Is Iran's regime at a breaking point? Eighteen days into the conflict, Iran's Revolutionary Guards remain active despite major setbacks. Their flexible command structure sustains operations, yet analysts see signs of pressure within the power system.

What does the Iran war mean for the US defense sector? US defense companies are being called on to ramp up production to meet fresh demand from the war in Iran. It opens up an existing rift between them and the Trump administration.

Iran war overlaps with Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict With airstrikes on Afghan territory, including the strategically important Bagram Airfield, Pakistan has declared open war on the Taliban. This escalation coincides with the war in Iran.

Sacred or spoiled? Monkeys are testing a village’s patience Certain monkeys are protected — even buried like humans — in Ghana’s Boabeng-Fiema. But booming numbers, crop losses and shrinking forest push the limits.

World Cup 2026: Is the US-Iran war an ethical tipping point? The US is the main host of the 2026 World Cup. But it's currently at war with Iran, which has qualified for the tournament. The ethical conflicts of this soccer competition grow more complex each week.

US tariffs force Colombia to find new export markets Colombia is becoming a rising economic force in South America, yet new US tariffs have strained its traditionally close ties with Washington. The Valle del Cauca region is showing how businesses are adapting.

Previously unseen ancient graffiti reveals scenes of everyday life in Pompeii A growing number of researchers are turning to the Pompeii's graffiti to better understand the lives, humor and concerns of ordinary people nearly 2,000 years ago. Spoiler alert: They liked gladiators.

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