How Iranians See the War
Very little has been heard about the war from Iranians. We spoke to some.
Source: New York Times Iran ▾
-
-
How the Cole Disaster Drove the U.S. to Develop New Warship Defenses
The Navy destroyers enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports carry weapons fielded after an American warship was attacked and nearly sunk more than 25 years ago.
-
Iran’s Nonnuclear Deterrent
Disrupting the Strait of Hormuz turned out to be a powerful weapon. It might be a new way for Iran to keep adversaries at bay, even without a nuclear program.
-
U.S. Has Turned Back 27 Ships Since Strait of Hormuz Blockade Started
Marines are searching thousands of containers aboard the Touska, an Iranian cargo ship that the Navy disabled and seized on Sunday.
-
Strait of Hormuz Traffic Is at a Standstill Again
Few vessels are crossing after Iran reversed course on reopening the vital waterway and ships came under attack.
-
The Peace Rally Gets Derailed
Oil prices are climbing and global stocks are falling as investors worry about the prospects for a speedy end to the war in the Middle East.
-
Pakistan’s Leaders Try to Contain Rising Anger Over Iran War at Home
With deep spiritual ties to Iran, Pakistan’s minority Shiites are angry about the killing of Iran’s top clerics in U. S. -Israeli strikes, complicating Pakistan’s role as mediator.
-
U.S. Fires on Iranian Cargo Ship in Arabian Sea
The military said it had disabled the vessel after it ignored repeated warnings to stop, amid a U. S. blockade of Iranian ports.
-
Oil Prices Jumped and Stock Futures Fell on Renewed Iran Conflict
Traders, hopeful on Friday that a peace deal was near, were digesting the developments over the weekend.
-
Messy War, Happy Stock Markets
On the surface, the recent rally doesn’t seem to make sense: Oil prices are high and a peace deal with Iran remains elusive. Here’s what’s going on.
-
The Warmongers Have Their Greek History All Wrong
As in Thucydides’ time, the Trump administration’s war posture promises short-term gains but long-run disaster.
-
In Qatar, Trapped Between the U.S. and Iran, War Forced a Reckoning
The gas-rich Gulf nation is in a state of “strategic shock” after the war dealt a serious blow to its economy, sending ripples around the world.
-
Hezbollah is willing to cooperate with a cease-fire with Israel. For now.
The leader of the Iran-backed militia said that a more durable peace with Israel would require the fulfillment of a list of long-standing demands.
-
Iran Says the Strait of Hormuz Is Closed Again
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they were closing the Strait of Hormuz until the U. S. blockade was lifted.
-
How Cheap Drones Are Changing Wars Like the Ones in Ukraine and Iran
The United States and its allies have historically prioritized accurate but expensive defense solutions. Drones challenge that math.
-
A Potent Threat in Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s “Mosquito Fleet”
Separate from the regular Iranian Navy, with boats that often go more than 115 miles per hour, it’s what a retired U. S. official calls a “disruptive force.
-
Trump Frames Iran War as All but Over in Optimistic Social Media Flurry
Iranian officials did not confirm most of Mr. Trump’s claims and disputed several of them.
-
Trump Frames Iran War as All But Over in Optimistic Social Media Flurry
Iranian officials did not confirm most of Mr. Trump’s claims and disputed several of them.
-
Europe Wants to Help Restore Shipping in the Strait. It Just Isn’t Sure How.
Amid conflicting reports about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, European leaders gathered on Friday to coordinate a plan to guard it.