China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war - will it work?
It's a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?
China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war - will it work?
It's a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now? Grouped from 19 articles across 8 sources.
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Iran will play World Cup games in US despite war, FIFA’s Infantino says
The chief of global football's governing body says US-Israeli war on Iran will not affect scheduling of 2026 World Cup.
Pakistan balances China and U.S. relations as it plays Iran peacemaker
Islamabad emerges as unlikely interlocutor in the conflict, drawing on good relations with Tehran, Washington and other regional power players
Will China join Pakistan-led efforts to mediate US-Iran peace?
Pakistan's Deputy PM Ishaq Dar visits China after Islamabad talks to broker negotiations between the US and Iran.
US defence secretary says next few days in Iran war will be ‘decisive’
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned the coming days of the war with Iran will be ‘decisive.'
The EU doesn’t have an Iran war strategy either
European leaders blame the US for lacking a long-term plan, but they must slay their own sacred cows to weather this crisis
How China's propaganda is spinning the Iran war
Chinese state media is polishing the narrative of the conflict in the Middle East for domestic audiences. One AI-generated video features a Persian cat and an eagle, depicting the war as a Chinese martial arts fantasy.
Iran war: Chinese propaganda casts US as reckless aggressor
Chinese state media is subtly framing the US as a belligerent, destabilizing force in the Middle East. One AI-generated video features a Persian cat and an eagle locked in battle, symbolizing the Iran war.
What does Saudi Arabia want from the Iran war? Will it join the fray?
It sees itself as the economic and political leader of the Arab world and regards Iran as a rival.
After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?
The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer and other supply chains can bounce back.
Spain closes airspace to US warplanes involved in war on Iran
Spain has taken another step in rejecting the US-Israeli war on Iran, denying US warplanes the use of its airspace.
India news: Iran says US strike on Delhi-bound plane a 'war crime'
The Iranian embassy in India has slammed the US strike on Mashhad Airport that reportedly hit a plane used for aid. Meanwhile, India is gearing up for the survey of the decade. Follow DW.
Italy denies the US military use of its air bases to attack Iran
Italian press reports that the government has refuse to authorise US to land bombers at a base in Sicily
Moscow is profiting from the Iran war for now — but experts say Russia's economy is in the 'death zone'
The Iran war has caused energy prices to surge, directly benefiting — and filling the coffers — of major oil and gas producers like Russia.
Iran war: US gasoline prices surge as conflict escalates
The national average price of gasoline in the US has hit $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022, according to GasBuddy. Plus, Iran reportedly passed a plan to charge a fee for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz.
Italy denies use of Sicily airbase to US planes carrying weapons for Iran war
Defence ministry says US failed to request authorisation in time for parliament to give approval as required by international treaty Italy has denied the use of an airbase in Sicily to US military planes carrying weapons for the war in Iran after the US did not follow the required authorisation procedure. A source at the Italian defence ministry confirmed a report in Corriere della Sera that “some US bombers” had been due to land at Sigonella – one of seven US navy bases in Italy – before heading to the Middle East, but that use of the base had been denied because the US sought authorisation to land only while the aircraft were already en route to Sicily. Continue reading...
European defense startups eye commercial deals and hiring push in the Middle East amid the Iran war
A crop of emerging defense companies in Europe are fielding increasing interest from Middle East militaries as conflict continues in the region.
US pump prices hit $5 a gallon as Iran war wreaks havoc on global energy supply
The milestone was last reached in August 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
One month in, most Israelis still support the war on Iran, new poll shows
Support has dropped sharply in only a few weeks, however, falling from 82.1 per cent to 67.7 per cent
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