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Israel-Iran war

A fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel appears to be largely holding, after the United States bombed nuclear sites in Iran.

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An official walks near the Bushehr nuclear site in Iran in 2010

An official walks near the Bushehr nuclear site in Iran in 2010

Nuclear negotiations with Iran: What can we expect?

Germany, France and the UK are set to negotiate with Iran about the future of its nuclear program. The stakes are high.

A satellite photo of Fordo nuclear facility after US strikes

A satellite photo of Fordo nuclear facility after US strikes

Iran nuclear program 'extremely delayed' — French spy chief

French intelligence chief added there's no certainty on the location of Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exchange a glance in front of the White House on April 07, 2025

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exchange a glance in front of the White House on April 07, 2025

What can be expected of Netanyahu's US trip?

Israel's leader and his host, US President Donald Trump, are facing a complex agenda that includes Gaza, Iran and Syria.

Metal tubes with Iranian flags on them

Metal tubes with Iranian flags on them

Why is Iran doubling down on its nuclear program?

Iran's nuclear program was always a show of strength. Now, it has also come to symbolize the regime's resilience.

Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, chairs a cabinet meeting Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, chairs a cabinet meeting in Tehran, Iran, on June 22, 2025

Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, chairs a cabinet meeting Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, chairs a cabinet meeting in Tehran, Iran, on June 22, 2025

Iran orders suspension of cooperation with UN nuclear agency

The move comes after US and Israeli airstrikes hit Iran's nuclear facilities last month.

A low-angle view of various people with trolley cases walking near Turkey's Razi-Kapiköy border crossing

A low-angle view of various people with trolley cases walking near Turkey's Razi-Kapiköy border crossing

How Iran's economy suffers from war with Israel

After the ceasfire between Iran and Israel, more Iranians are coming back to Teheran, where life is far from normal.

The rear end of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane broken apart after a crash in December 2024

The rear end of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane broken apart after a crash in December 2024

Airlines in turbulence as flight risks rise amid conflicts

Armed conflicts are reshaping global aviation, as airspaces are being closed and crucial flight systems inhibited.

The Al-Jazzar mosque, in Acre, Israel, is seen with its minaret rising into a blue sky.

The Al-Jazzar mosque, in Acre, Israel, is seen with its minaret rising into a blue sky.

Middle East's cultural treasures vulnerable to conflicts

How can artifacts and historical sites be protected from rocket and missile fire and other consequences of conflict?

A view of damaged tanks in front of the Central Bank of Sudan building, Khartoum

A view of damaged tanks in front of the Central Bank of Sudan building, Khartoum

How Middle East conflicts could destabilize African nations

Strategic interests link Israel and Iran to nations across Africa. What repercussions loom if the conflict escalate?

A satelite image depicts a triangular facility with columns of smoke rising from two ostensibly damaged sites

A satelite image depicts a triangular facility with columns of smoke rising from two ostensibly damaged sites

Fact check: Image mislabels Iran base as Israeli institute

A viral post misidentifies an Iranian missile base as Israel’s Weizmann Institute. DW Fact check investigates the claim.

The entrance of Evin prison in Tehran

The entrance of Evin prison in Tehran

Iran regime intensifies crackdown amid Israel ceasefire

Iran's regime aims to keep domestic opposition in check with its power projection abroad weakened after war with Israel.

Smoke billows over the Iranian capital, Tehran, after Israeli bombardment on June 21, 2025.

Smoke billows over the Iranian capital, Tehran, after Israeli bombardment on June 21, 2025.

Has Israel-Iran conflict changed the Middle East?

Other countries in the region hold ambiguous attitudes about the conflict and prefer stability over picking sides.

A row of wind turbines with the sun rising in the background

A row of wind turbines with the sun rising in the background

How do renewables contribute to energy security?

The Israel-Iran conflict has placed fossil fuel access in jeopardy. Are renewables a safer bet in times of crisis?

Satellite image of a grid of roads leading to Iran's Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant

Satellite image of a grid of roads leading to Iran's Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant

How much damage did the US inflict on Iran's nuclear sites?

US officials are asserting that Iran's nuclear program has been set back years. Is that true?

Israeli PM Netanyahu among a group of reporters standing in front of a bombed-out hospital complex

Israeli PM Netanyahu among a group of reporters standing in front of a bombed-out hospital complex

Israel-Iran war: A political lifeline for Netanyahu?

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has been praised for attacking Iran, but his political future now depends on Gaza.

An aerial photo released by Israel's military showing bombed out buildings in Isfahan, Iran

An aerial photo released by Israel's military showing bombed out buildings in Isfahan, Iran

Strikes on Iran nuclear sites could cause environmental harm

Israeli and US attacks on Iran's nuclear and military facilities could lead to soil contamination and other problems.

Rocket trails are seen in the nighttime sky above the central Gaza Strip in June 2025

Rocket trails are seen in the nighttime sky above the central Gaza Strip in June 2025

Fooling millions: How AI fakes hijack real wars

Recycled war footage & AI-generated protests: Your feed is full of fakes. Here's how to spot it before you share it.

Iranian speedboat in front of cargo ships

Iranian speedboat in front of cargo ships

Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz open, despite blockade threat

Tehran said it may shut the key maritime trade route in retaliation for recent attacks on its nuclear facilities.

Writing and graphics are superimposed on a composite image that shows flames and smoke over a city (L), an aerial view of destroyed buildings (C) and protesters holding up flags and placards (R)

Writing and graphics are superimposed on a composite image that shows flames and smoke over a city (L), an aerial view of destroyed buildings (C) and protesters holding up flags and placards (R)

Fact check: How AI fakes are distorting the Israel-Iran war

Misinformation — often created with AI — has flooded the internet since the start of the war between Israel and Iran.

An Iranian flag waves on an avenue in downtown Tehran, Iran, on June 24, 2025, as a ceasefire occurs between Iran and Israel.

An Iranian flag waves on an avenue in downtown Tehran, Iran, on June 24, 2025, as a ceasefire occurs between Iran and Israel.

Iran nuclear program 'not obliterated,' US media reports

After 12 days of missile strikes between Israel and Iran, a shaky ceasefire appears to be holding.

US soldiers in Bradley tanks patrol an area near Syria's northeastern Semalka border crossing

US soldiers in Bradley tanks patrol an area near Syria's northeastern Semalka border crossing

From Iraq to UAE, Iran is surrounded by US military hubs

More than 40,000 troops are either temporarily or permanently stationed at nearly 30 bases throughout the Middle East.

A missile is displayed during a military parade to mark the 75th founding anniversary of North Korea's army, at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea February 8, 2023

A missile is displayed during a military parade to mark the 75th founding anniversary of North Korea's army, at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea February 8, 2023

After US bombs Iran, North Korea watches closely

After sharing weapons technology with Tehran, Pyongyang wants to know how to best protect itself from a US attack.

Smoke rises as fire burns, in an alleged site of the IRGC s missile launch targeted by Israel on the mountains of Shiraz, Iran, on June 21, 2025

Smoke rises as fire burns, in an alleged site of the IRGC s missile launch targeted by Israel on the mountains of Shiraz, Iran, on June 21, 2025

Fact check: Viral US Iran strikes videos are fake or old

After massive US strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, false claims and fake videos are spreading fast online.

Posters of those killed in Israeli attacks set up on a street in Tehran

Posters of those killed in Israeli attacks set up on a street in Tehran

Iranians in Germany struggle with war back home

Iranians living in Germany told DW they are watching war unfold with Israel with a mix of fear and helplessness.

In this photo released by the U.S. Air Force on May 2, 2023, airmen look at a GBU-57, or the Massive Ordnance Penetrator bomb, at Whiteman Air Base in Missouri

In this photo released by the U.S. Air Force on May 2, 2023, airmen look at a GBU-57, or the Massive Ordnance Penetrator bomb, at Whiteman Air Base in Missouri

How China stands to gain from US strikes on Iran

As the US deepens its involvement in the Middle East, China is watching for economic risks and new diplomatic leverage.

Iran 2025 | Man with white beard and black head covering addresses TV audience

Iran 2025 | Man with white beard and black head covering addresses TV audience

Could Iran be facing regime change?

It's not clear what regime change in Iran would look like. But it might not result in a democratic government.

Iranians leave Turkey through the Razi-Kapiköy border crossing, pulling suitcases behind them

Iranians leave Turkey through the Razi-Kapiköy border crossing, pulling suitcases behind them

Iranians flee to Turkey as conflict deepens

With Iranian airspace now closed, the Kapikoy crossing into Turkey has become one of the few remaining routes to exit.

Friedrich Merz speaking at the BDI meeting

Friedrich Merz speaking at the BDI meeting

After US attack on Iran, Germany in diplomatic no-man's-land

Chancellor Friedrich Merz, initially in the dark about US plans, has defended the attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities.

A worker rides a bicycle in front of the reactor building of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in 2010

A worker rides a bicycle in front of the reactor building of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in 2010

Nuclear enrichment a matter of 'dignity': Iranian ambassador

Majid Nili Ahmadabadi, Iran's ambassador to Berlin, told DW that Iran had a right to peaceful nuclear technology.

An Iranian woman looks into her cell phone while spending an afternoon on steps outside of a shopping mall in northern Tehran, Iran.

An Iranian woman looks into her cell phone while spending an afternoon on steps outside of a shopping mall in northern Tehran, Iran.

Iran-Israel war: What tools are used to censor reporting?

Accessing independent information remains impossible in Iran. In Israel, military targets and destruction are censored.

Low-angle view of a NATO flag fluttering in front of a building

Low-angle view of a NATO flag fluttering in front of a building

Lithuania wants 'no exceptions' on NATO spending

This is why Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda says there should be no exceptions on defense spending.

Smoke rises from impact sites atop a mountain range seen behind a city scape

Smoke rises from impact sites atop a mountain range seen behind a city scape

Israel doubles down on Iran following US strikes

Israel has followed up the US bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities with its own overnight strikes.

A girl (center L) rests her head on a yellow canister. In the foreground (R), a boy is depicted out of focus looking into the camera.

A girl (center L) rests her head on a yellow canister. In the foreground (R), a boy is depicted out of focus looking into the camera.

Aid agencies fear for Gaza as Iran-Israel conflict continues

With the world watching the ongoing war between Israel and Iran, Palestinians in Gaza face hunger and IDF gunfire.

Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is saluted by a crowd of offcials

Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is saluted by a crowd of offcials

Iran: What are the chances for regime change?

Is Israel trying to force regime change in Iran? Other regional examples show that the consequences can be disastrous.

A US Air Force B-2 stealth bomber returns after the United States attacked key Iranian nuclear sites on June 22, 2025.

A US Air Force B-2 stealth bomber returns after the United States attacked key Iranian nuclear sites on June 22, 2025.

Iran left with 'limited' options after US strike

Robert Chatterjee, expert on the Arab and Islamic world, spoke with DW following the US attack on nuclear sites in Iran.

In this photo released by the US Air Force on May 2, 2023, airmen look at a GBU-57, or the Massive Ordnance Penetrator bomb, at Whiteman Air Base in Missouri.

In this photo released by the US Air Force on May 2, 2023, airmen look at a GBU-57, or the Massive Ordnance Penetrator bomb, at Whiteman Air Base in Missouri.

What to know after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

US President Donald Trump said he ordered the US military to attack the Iranian nuclear sites.

Tel Aviv Rescue personnel evacuate residents from an impacted site after a missile attack from Iran, amid the Iran-Israel conflict in Tel Aviv, Israel June 22, 2025.

Tel Aviv Rescue personnel evacuate residents from an impacted site after a missile attack from Iran, amid the Iran-Israel conflict in Tel Aviv, Israel June 22, 2025.

Israel: Several injured in Iranian strikes as US bombs Iran

DW correspondent Tania Krämer reports from Tel Aviv, after Iran responded to US strikes by firing missiles at Israel.

Smoke rises as fire burns, in an alleged site of IRGC s missile launch targeted by Israel on the mountains of Shiraz, Iran on June 21, 2025.

Smoke rises as fire burns, in an alleged site of IRGC s missile launch targeted by Israel on the mountains of Shiraz, Iran on June 21, 2025.

Situation in Iran, Middle East 'precarious' after US strikes

Middle East expert of Lancaster University underlines the deep uncertainty surrounding what comes next in the region.

A view of people waiting at the Kapikoy border crossing between Turkey and Iran

A view of people waiting at the Kapikoy border crossing between Turkey and Iran

Turkey concerned over wider fallout from Israel-Iran war

Turkey faces growing pressure as more Iranians flee the war and mounting regional instability. DW reports from Turkey.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. June 21, 2025.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. June 21, 2025.

US attacks Iran with strikes on 3 nuclear sites

The Israel-Iran war escalated as US bombers hit Iranian nuclear sites. Netanyahu said the US move "will change history."

A panoramic view of various plumes of smoke rising over residential areas

A panoramic view of various plumes of smoke rising over residential areas

How long can Israel and Iran remain at war?

Analysts believe the ongoing conflict is unlikely to develop into a long-term campaign. But how long can the war last?

Israeli air defence systems are activated to intercept Iranian missiles over the Israeli city of Tel Aviv amid a fresh barrage of Iranian rockets on June 16, 2025.

Israeli air defence systems are activated to intercept Iranian missiles over the Israeli city of Tel Aviv amid a fresh barrage of Iranian rockets on June 16, 2025.

Are Jordan and Saudi Arabia defending Israel?

Jordan shot down Iran's missiles and drones overhead and Saudi Arabia allowed Israel to use its airspace to do so.

Screenshot of an AI generated video showing alleged protests in Israel against the conflict with Iran

Screenshot of an AI generated video showing alleged protests in Israel against the conflict with Iran

Fact check: Protests against the Israel-Iran conflict?

A viral video claims to show Israelis protesting against the war with Iran, chanting for peace. But is it real?

People stand and sit in a bomb shelter in Tel Aviv, June 18, 2025.

People stand and sit in a bomb shelter in Tel Aviv, June 18, 2025.

How Israelis view the conflict with Iran

As people in Israel wait out missile attacks, some wonder how the conflict with Iran will impact the war in Gaza.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, in 2017

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, in 2017

Iran-Israel war: Will India need to pick a side?

The escalating conflict in the Middle East presents India with tough choices. Can it balance ties with Israel and Iran?

A view of a group of people seeking shelter in a basement

A view of a group of people seeking shelter in a basement

Air-raid alarms send Israelis fleeing into bomb shelters

The war with Iran has thrown life in Israel into chaos, as alarms send people rushing into shelters.

Iranians arrive in Turkey, heading to a line of white mini buses

Iranians arrive in Turkey, heading to a line of white mini buses

Iranians flee conflict to neighboring Turkey

Turkey's policy of allowing Iranians to stay for up to 90 days without a visa has made it a popular haven for refugees.

A man looks at a TV inside his home showing a photo of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and six other people

A man looks at a TV inside his home showing a photo of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and six other people

Iran: Can war with Israel trigger regime change?

The regime in Tehran is using the conflict with Israel to rally support. But can they really survive the crisis?

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei listens to the national anthem as air force officers salute

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei listens to the national anthem as air force officers salute

Iran's complex political and military power structure

Iran's political system is famously convoluted — mixing elected leaders with theocratic and military power players.

One man and three women sitting at a round table in a TV studio; another woman appears on a TV screen in the background

One man and three women sitting at a round table in a TV studio; another woman appears on a TV screen in the background

Israel's attack on Iran: Dragging Trump into the conflict?

Does Israel need US support to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program?