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Iran targeting US military bases in Germany, weeks after Israel warned partners - report

Israel reportedly warned US and German partners three weeks ago of a potential threat, with concern focused on bases supporting US military operations and logistics linked to the conflict with Iran.

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A Boeing C-17A globemaster III cargo plane of the US Air Force takes off from Ramstein Air Base on April 02, 2026 in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany.
A man holds a flag as supporters of the National Council of Resistance of Iran gather to protest against the Iranian regime, in Berlin, Germany, June 21, 2025

Iran stepping up harassment, threats on nationals in Germany, opposition group says

The cases reflect "an unprecedented intensification" in the activities of Iranian intelligence services in Germany, he said.

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Air planes of German carrier Lufthansa are parked at the airport in Frankfurt

Lufthansa suspends flights to Tehran, foreign ministers hold call

"Avoiding further regional escalation must be in everyone’s interest. We urge all actors in the region to act responsibly and exercise maximum restraint," the German foreign ministry said on X.

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Police detain suspects as they patrol along the German-Polish border to prevent illegal migration near Klinge, Germany, September 20, 2023.

Germany's Hamburg airport halts after Iran plane threat

The German air force said on its X social media account that it escorted the plane after it entered German airspace east of Berlin due to a bomb threat.

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German Green Party probes Iran’s activity against Israel and dissidents

Hezbollah operatives are also under inquiry.

AUGUST 10, 2017ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL
German flag flutters half-mast on top of the Reichstag building, the seat of the German lower house of parliament Bundestag in Berlin, March 25

Germany presses US to lift Iran sanctions as it courts closer ties

Gabriel said Iran was a reliable credit partner that kept agreements as a rule.

OCTOBER 3, 2016ByREUTERS
Germany vice chancellor and economic affairs minister Sigmar Gabriel with Iran president Hassan Rouhani

German banks to open Iranian branches, official says

Gabriel was recently criticized in Germany for putting business interests above nuclear agreement qualms.

AUGUST 4, 2015ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Germany vice chancellor and economic affairs minister Sigmar Gabriel with Iran president Hassan Rouhani

Are booming German-Iran business relations hurting Israel?

The boost in German-Iran trade comes as Israel and Germany prepare to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.

MARCH 8, 2015ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL
Iran marks the 36th anniversary of the Islamic revolution

German customs investigation unit: Iran violates sanctions by purchasing nuclear technology

Iran employs front companies to disguise its illegal purchases, German daily quotes customs agency as saying.

NOVEMBER 17, 2014ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL
Iranian workers stand in front of the Bushehr nuclear power plant.

Germany arrests man suspected of violating Iran sanctions

Exported products include vacuum pumps, valves and other industrial products that can be used for civil or military purposes.

FEBRUARY 19, 2014ByREUTERS
Iran sanctions 370