A Cease-Fire in Doubt
We have the latest on renewed strikes in the Middle East.
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U.S. Strikes Iran and Iran Hits Back
Videos verified by The New York Times showed explosions in Iran after the U. S. military announced it had renewed airstrikes.
New Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Test U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
A U. S. official said Iranian missiles struck two commercial ships.
Iranians Mourn a Slain Leader, and Call for Vengeance
Million of people filled the streets of Iran to bid farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the war with the United States and Israel.
Can Iran Keep Its Edge?
Closing the Strait of Hormuz was a huge source of leverage during the war. But playing the same card over and over is risky.
Navy Ends Search for Missing Crew Member After Arabian Sea Helicopter Crash
The cause of the crash was still under investigation, but the military said it was not the result of hostile fire. A total of 14 U. S.
Funeral in Iran for Slain Ayatollah Begins Dayslong Public Mourning
Tens of thousands of people gathered for the state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the U. S. -Israeli war against Iran.
Sea Hawk Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Arabian Sea, Navy Says
Three crew members were rescued, though a fourth remained missing. There is no indication that the landing was caused by “hostile action,” the Navy said.
How the Iran War Ignited a Clash Between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressed President Trump earlier to cripple Iran. But as Iran asserted its power, the prince urged a cease-fire, and is now pursuing his security priorities.
After U.S.-Iran War, Oman Is Said to Propose Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan
Under the proposal, Iran and Oman would collect payment for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials and diplomats with knowledge of the matter.
Ships Pull Back Amid Heightened Risk From U.S.-Iran Strikes
Four days of attacks by both countries forced a sharp decline in the number of vessels navigating through the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil Prices Rise on Possible Deal to Suspend Attacks in Gulf
Oil prices edged higher after an American official said the U. S. and Iran had agreed to halt attacks in a key shipping lane, raising hopes that hostilities would not escalate.
In Strait of Hormuz, Renewed Strikes Threaten to Set Back Shipping Recovery
The attacks came after traffic through the Strait of Hormuz had reached the highest levels since the start of the U. S. war in Iran.
In Small Step, Israel Agrees to Withdrawal From Two Areas in Lebanon
Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged that the agreement marked only “the beginning of the beginning” of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon.
After Attacking Cargo Ship, Iran Presses Its Claim to Authority Over Strait
Iran issued a statement on Friday asserting its right to control traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a day after firing on a container ship that took a route near Oman’s shore.
Movement Through Strait of Hormuz Is Halted After Attack on Cargo Ship
The strike on a vessel near the coast of Oman prompted a U. N. agency to pause an evacuation of ships from the Persian Gulf.
Iran Threatens Ships in Strait of Hormuz as Marco Rubio Meets Gulf Leaders
The new warning complicated efforts to revive use of the critical waterway as Washington sought regional support for its framework peace agreement with Iran.
Lesson Learned From Iran War: Reduce Reliance on Strait of Hormuz
Increased stockpiles, more pipelines and other tactics could loosen the waterway’s stranglehold on the global economy.
Oil Prices Fall Toward Prewar Levels as Gulf Shipping Resumes
Oil prices fell, moving closer to levels not seen since the war in Iran began in February.
7 Lessons and Consequences of the Iran War
Green energy, modern war and American hegemony