Iran-Krieg, Angst und eure Fragen | Der Trump Effekt #49 | auslandsjournal - der Podcast

Rising fuel prices and increasing pressure on global trade: The Iran-Iraq War has long since extended beyond the region. The focus is currently on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy routes. US President Donald Trump is calling on other countries, including NATO partners, to participate in securing the passage. However, many are reacting cautiously. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasizes that Germany will not participate in such an operation. At the same time, it is becoming clear that the Iranian response to the attacks by Israel and the US is weaker than some expected. An end to the conflict is not currently in sight. In this episode, Katrin Eigendorf, Ulf Röller, and Elmar Theveßen analyze whether Donald Trump has miscalculated with this war and whether the Europeans can remain neutral in the long term. The hosts also answer your most pressing questions, including those about the roles of China and Russia in this war. This episode was recorded on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. The ZDF program "WISO – Wirtschaft erklärt" (WISO – Economics Explained) also addresses the economic consequences of the Iran war: Stagnation in Hormuz – is an energy price shock imminent?    • Stillstand in Hormus: Kommt jetzt der Ener...   Lead Producer: Miki Sič Editors: Julia Ilan, Jelena Berner Editing and Sound: Fabio Lautenschläger Executive Producers: Su Holder and Chris Guse ZDF foreign affairs journal: Christian Hauser Head of ZDF foreign affairs journal: Stefanie Schoeneborn ZDF Main Editorial Office Audience: Corinna Meisenbach ----- Here on ZDFheute Nachrichten (ZDF Today News), you'll find out what's happening in the world and what affects us all: We provide clarity in the world of news, explain the background, and address social debates. Join us for live discussions and form your own opinion based on the facts we present. ZDF foreign affairs journal: Christian Hauser Head of ZDF foreign affairs journal: Stefanie Schoeneborn ZDF Main Editorial Office Audience: Corinna Meisenbach ----- Here on ZDFheute Nachrichten, you'll learn what's happening in the world and what affects us all: We provide clarity in the world of news, explain the background, and address social debates. Discuss with us in live streams and form your own opinion based on the facts we present. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss anything. Stay up-to-date at https://www.ZDFheute.de/.