Munich Security Conference: Merz acknowledges rift in transatlantic relations

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Friday for the United States and Europe to “repair and revive trans-Atlantic trust together,” arguing that being part of NATO is also to America’s advantage, AP reported.

Spain, Palestine, Italy, and Germany red cross societies condemn killing of IRCS member

TEHRAN – Red cross societies of Spain, Palestine, Italy, and Germany have condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Iran, which led to the martyrdom of one and injuries to five other staff members of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).

Iran calls Merz naive, hopes a ‘mature’ person would take over leadership in Germany

TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign minister has lashed out at German Chancellor Fredrich Merz, expressing hope that a “mature” person will return to German leadership.

Tehran warns Berlin of consequences following Merz’s ‘low-minded provocations’

TEHRAN — The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday summoned German Ambassador Axel Dittmann on Thursday to deliver a condemnation of Berlin’s increasingly aggressive interference in Iran’s internal affairs.

‘Vulkan Group’ claims responsibility for arson that blacked out southern Berlin

An extreme left-wing group claimed responsibility for an arson attack that caused a blackout affecting about 45,000 households and more than 2,000 businesses in Berlin over the weekend, Politico reported Monday.

Iranian Carpet Art Day marked at Tehran’s embassy in Berlin

TEHRAN — Iranian Carpet Art Day was celebrated in the conference hall of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Berlin, attended by several ambassadors and diplomats based in Germany, along with enthusiasts of authentic Iranian culture and art.

Austrian airline to resume Tehran–Vienna flights

TEHRAN – Direct flights between Tehran and Vienna is set to be resumed early Monday, Nov. 3, after months of suspension, according to officials at Imam Khomeini International Airport.

Erdogan to Merz: Does Germany not see Israeli genocide in Gaza?

At a joint news conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ankara on Thursday, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan criticized Germany over its ignorance of Israel's "genocide" and attacks in Gaza, Reuters reported.

Canceled China visit marks early setback for Germany’s Merz

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has postponed his planned trip to China after Beijing confirmed only a meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with no additional high-level appointments.

Tehran Times gains new info on Germany’s war role after foreign ministry issues denial 

TEHRAN – The Tehran Times reached out to its sources after the German Foreign Ministry stated in an email that Germany had not participated in Israel’s 12-day war with Iran.

Germany refuses to deny report of secret pact with Israel

TEHRAN – The German Foreign Ministry and the German embassy in Tehran declined to respond to inquiries regarding a Tehran Times report revealing that Germany signed a secret contract with Israel and deployed troops to the occupied territories during the regime's war against Iran in June.

Survey: Most Germans view Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide

A new survey released showed 62% of German voters believe Israeli actions in Gaza constitute genocide, putting increasing pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government to reassess its stance toward Israel, Anadolu reported. 

German court rules ban on Palestinian doctor’s speech was unlawful

A German court has ruled that authorities illegally prevented a British-Palestinian surgeon from participating in a pro-Palestinian event in Berlin, local media reported on Tuesday, Anadolu reports.

Iranian chemical attack survivor confronts Berlin over ‘dirty proxy wars’ in open letter

TEHRAN — An Iranian survivor of chemical warfare has penned a forceful open letter to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, accusing Berlin of a decades-long policy of waging "dirty proxy wars" against Iran—first through support for Saddam Hussein, and now by backing the Israeli regime.

11,000-year-old secret revealed: Boars transported across Zagros for ritual feasts in western Iran

TEHRAN - A study by an international team has revealed that pre-agricultural communities at the Early Neolithic site of Asiab, near Kermanshah in western Iran (~9660–9340 cal BCE), engaged in complex logistical efforts to provision large-scale ritual feasts.

Dozens of Iranian-German citizens file complaint against Merz for backing Israeli war on Iran

Dozens of Iranian-German citizens have signed an online petition and filed a complaint with Germany’s Federal Court against Chancellor Friedrich Merz, following his statements regarding Israeli attacks on Iran, according to DW.

Tehran says Germany spreading 'fake news', sending 'devastating messages'

FM Araghchi censures German's 'explicit' support for Israel attack on Iran's nuclear sites

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday dismissed as “fake news” a statement by the German Foreign Office that Tehran's move in suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency “eliminates any possibility of international oversight of the Iranian nuclear program.”

Germany seeks Israeli partnership on cyber defense

Germany is aiming to establish a joint German-Israeli cyber research center and deepen collaboration between the two countries' intelligence and security agencies, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has said.

Iran slams German officials’ “brazen” remarks regarding Israeli aggression 

TEHRAN – In a post published on X late Saturday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei condemned recent "brazen" remarks made by German officials about Iran.

German ambassador highlights archaeology as a cultural bridge between Tehran and Berlin

TEHRAN - German Ambassador to Iran, Markus Potzel, has described archaeology as a shared language of civilizations and a powerful bridge linking Iran and Germany through science and culture.

By our staff writer

Why is Germany so late in criticizing Israel over the Gaza war crimes?

TEHRAN - On Tuesday, May 27, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered his most severe rebuke of Israel to date, saying massive air strikes on Gaza are no longer justified by the need to fight Hamas and "no longer comprehensible".

Intricately carved 2,700-year-old Assyrian relief unearthed in Iraq

TEHRAN - A team of German archaeologists from Heidelberg University has made a major archaeological breakthrough in the ancient city of Nineveh, unearthing a monumental Assyrian bas-relief dating back to the 7th century BC.

European leaders make symbolic visit to Kyiv

The leaders of Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Poland have told Russian leader Vladimir Putin to agree to a 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday or face possible “massive” sanctions, according to French President Emmanuel Macron, on a highly symbolic visit to Kyiv. The demand comes with the backing of the White House after a joint phone call with President Donald Trump, the Europeans said.

By Sahar Dadjoo

Imperatives of pragmatism: A new era for German-Israeli ties during the 1980s–1990s

The Israeli-German relationship during the 1980s and 1990s was one of the most sensitive and dynamically evolving friendships in post-war international relations. Based on the trauma of the Holocaust, the German-Israeli relationship has changed over the years from moral responsibility to pragmatic cooperation, depending on internal political reasons but also changing international circumstances.