Can Iran Replenish Its Missile and Drone Arsenal?
As the US-Israel war with Iran nears its fourth week, Iranian missiles are still striking Israel and the Gulf states despite US and Israeli claims to have decimated missile stocks.
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Indians Queue at Pumps as Iran Conflict Fuels Shortage Fears
Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Long lines for fuel were reported from major cities in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Telangana Authorities say adequate stocks of petrol and diesel available India is heavily reliant on the Strait of Hormuz, with transit heavily disrupted in the vital waterway due
Iran conflict threatens Gulf remittances to South Asia
As the rich Arab states of the Persian Gulf are targeted by Iranian drones and missiles, protracted economic disruption brought on by the Iran war could threaten the hundreds of billions of dollars in remittances sent home every year by millions of South Asian foreign workers in the region.
US Deploys Thousands More Troops in Iran Conflict
Skip next section Thank you for following our coverage March 25, 2026 Thank you for following our coverage We are closing this blog on all the latest headlines, videos, backgrounds and analyses on the US-Israeli war on Iran and its wider repercussions regionally and worldwide on March 24.
Lebanon's humanitarian crisis deepens amid fighting
On Monday and Tuesday, Lebanese and Israeli civilians once again woke to explosions as fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group continued. "The situation is catastrophic," Sukaina Hemadah, a 37-year-old mother in Beirut, told DW.
Rubio Travels to France to Rally G7 on Iran Strategy
President Donald Trump walks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to speak with reporters before departing on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, March 20, 2026, in Washington.
Most Germans Doubt They Could Handle Iran Refugee Wave
Live Published March 24, 2026 last updated March 24, 2026 Just under a quarter of Germans think the country would be overwhelmed by any future wave of migrants fleeing war in Iran. Meanwhile, figures show about four million employed Germans work night hours. DW has the latest.
US and Iran at Odds Over Peace Talks
Skip next section Israel says it will control southern Lebanon up to Litani River March 24, 2026 Israel says it will control southern Lebanon up to Litani River Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has said that the military plans to control of southern Lebanon up the Litani river, and that the bridges over the waterway
Farmers Squeezed by Iran Conflict and Trump-Era Policies
Dave O'Brien is straightforward about how the Trump administration's policies are affecting farmers. "They're choking us. We are getting choked out here," he said. "This is not going to end well." O'Brien has been growing corn and soybeans for 50 years in northern Illinois.
Iranians and Israelis Making Music Together
The current US-Israel war with Iran follows decades of political tensions that have shaped perceptions of the relationship between Israel and Iran. Despite the historical hostility, Berlin-based musicians from both countries are determined to demonstrate that cultural dialogue is still possible.
IEA: Iran War and Hormuz Closure Threaten Global Economy
Skip next section Global economy 'taken hostage' by Iran war — Singapore top diplomat March 23, 2026 Global economy 'taken hostage' by Iran war — Singapore top diplomat Balakrishnan also raised questions about the legality of the conflict with regards to US and Israeli strikesImage: Edgar Su/REUTERS Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said the US-Israeli
Damascus Residents Protest New Limits on Alcohol Sales
Crowds of protesters took to the streets of Syria's capital Damascus on Sunday to decry efforts to limit the sale and consumption of alcohol. The capital's governor last week banned the sale of alcoholic beverages in restaurants and bars across the city. They have been given three months to comply with the order.