Montag, 9. März
+++ Die Parlamentswahl im Libanon wird verschoben.
Lebanese lawmakers have voted to extend the current legislative period by two years due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to the state news agency NNA. The decision was supported by the 13 Hezbollah members of parliament. More than half a million people have been displaced by clashes between Hezbollah and Israel, making it difficult to hold parliamentary elections, which were originally scheduled for May.
+++ Die Menschenrechtsorganisation Human Rights Watch hat Israel den rechtswidrigen Einsatz von weißem Phosphor bei Angriffen im Libanon vorgeworfen.
Human Rights Watch has accused the Israeli military of unlawfully using white phosphorus during attacks in southern Lebanon on March 3. The organization stated the munitions were deployed over residential areas in Johmor, citing verified images. While the use of white phosphorus is banned as a chemical weapon under international law, it is permitted in certain circumstances, such as for illuminating battlefields or creating smoke screens. The substance ignites upon contact with oxygen, causing severe burns and poisoning.
+++ Der russische Präsident Putin hat Modschtaba Chamenei zu dessen Wahl als Oberstem Führer des Irans gratuliert.
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Mostafa Chamenei on his selection as Iran’s Supreme Leader, stating, “I am confident that you will worthily continue the function of your father and unite the Iranian people.” Putin’s message, published on the Kremlin’s website, similarly affirmed Russia’s commitment to remaining a “reliable partner” to the Islamic Republic.
+++ Die EU-Außenbeauftragte Kallas hat Hinweise auf russische Unterstützung für den Iran als erwartbar bezeichnet.
European Union High Representative Kallas said reports of collaboration between Moscow and Tehran to target U.S. Troops should come as no surprise during a meeting with EU ambassadors in Brussels. Multiple media outlets have reported that Russia is providing Iran with location data and movement patterns of American forces, ships, and aircraft, including information about potential targets in the Middle East.
+++ Frankreich hat den Iran aufgefordert, seine Politik grundlegend zu ändern.
France is calling on Iran to make significant concessions and undergo a “radical shift in course,” according to French Foreign Minister Barrot. Speaking to France Inter, Barrot said the Islamic Republic must end “destabilizing actions that are dangerous for the region and for ourselves” and “grant the Iranian people the keys to their future.” He also urged both Israel and Hezbollah to cease their reciprocal attacks, and announced humanitarian aid for civilians in Lebanon.
+++ EU-Kommissionspräsidentin von der Leyen fordert angesichts der internationalen Lage einen radikalen Kurswechsel in der europäischen Außenpolitik.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is calling for a fundamental change in European foreign policy in light of the evolving international situation. Speaking to EU ambassadors in Brussels, von der Leyen stated that Europe can no longer be a guardian of the old world order, as that era is over. While reaffirming commitment to the rule-based order, she emphasized the need for the EU to be prepared to use its power – “whether economic or diplomatic, technological or military” – more assertively. Regarding the legitimacy of the conflict involving Iran, von der Leyen acknowledged differing views, but stressed the importance of “facing reality and seeing the world as it is today.”
+++ Das israelische Militär hat erneut südliche Vororte der libanesischen Hauptstadt Beirut angegriffen, die als Hochburgen der pro-iranischen Hisbollah-Miliz gelten.
The Israeli military has once again targeted southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, areas considered strongholds of the pro-Iranian Hezbollah militia. Live images from the AFP news agency showed smoke rising from the affected areas. Many residents had evacuated the area following a warning that Israeli forces would attack offices associated with Hezbollah’s financial institution, Al-Kard Al-Hassan.
+++ Vor dem Hintergrund des Drohnenangriffs auf den britischen Militärstützpunkt auf Zypern hat die Türkei sechs Kampfjets in den von ihr kontrollierten Norden der Mittelmeerinsel geschickt.
Turkey has deployed six fighter jets to the northern, Turkish-controlled portion of Cyprus following a drone attack on a British military base on the island. Cypriot media showed images of the F-16 jets landing at Ercan Airport, located northeast of the capital Nicosia in the territory recognized only by Ankara as the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The Turkish Defense Ministry also stated that air defense systems had been deployed. The attack on RAF Akrotiri near Limassol last week was carried out by an Iranian-made drone.
Diese Nachricht wurde am 09.03.2026 im Programm Deutschlandfunk gesendet.
