7 Lessons and Consequences of the Iran War
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The Iran War’s Persistent Threat to Farmers in Poor Countries
A reopening of the Strait of Hormuz would do little to swiftly ease the pain inflicted by higher prices for fertilizer, food and fuel in Ivory Coast.
Israel Holds to Lebanon Truce, With Troops Kept on Defense
Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group, appeared to maintain a tense cease-fire for a second day. Israel’s military has new orders that restrict troops to defensive actions.
Uncertainty Remains Over the Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iranian militaries have offered conflicting accounts over whether the crucial waterway is open.
U.S. and Iran Offer Contradictory Statements on Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s military announced that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz around the same time on Saturday that Vice President JD Vance told Fox News the Trump administration had accomplished its goal of opening the strait.
New Strait of Hormuz Closure Threatens the Slow Uptick in Traffic
Fifty-five ships had passed through the strait on Saturday, the U. S. military said.
Trump Was Right. The War Ended With a Surrender.
Each generation seems destined to learn anew the lesson that when hawks declare that a war will be painless, beware.
Lebanon Emerges as Weak Link in U.S.-Iran Deal to End War
The agreement leaves unresolved the two issues at the heart of the conflict: Israel’s occupation and Hezbollah’s arsenal.
Israel Is Likely to Continue Attacks in Lebanon, U.S. Intelligence Concludes
The new cease-fire between the United States and Iran calls for an end to fighting in Lebanon, but U. S. intelligence officials do not expect Israel to halt its strikes on Hezbollah.
Lebanon Cease-Fire Bolsters U.S.-Iran Truce, After a Shaky Start
Talks on a long-term peace deal were set to begin on Friday, but Iran pulled out, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Hours later, diplomats say, Israel and Hezbollah agreed to halt fighting there.
U.S.-Iran Talks Delayed After Fighting in Lebanon
Scheduled talks between the United States and Iran were delayed after deadly fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Our Allies Are Wondering Whether Supporting the American War Machine Is Worth It
Is the Iran war an early sign of “superpower suicide"?
After Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Ships Begin to Move Cautiously
Shipping companies hoping to get their stranded vessels out face complications like mines and the lack of clear coordination.
Pete Hegseth Scolds NATO Allies
U. S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday berated NATO allies for not assisting in American strikes against Iran and announced a review of U.
Trump Signs Preliminary Deal to End the War With Iran
The White House confirmed that President Trump signed the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran on Wednesday at the Palace of Versailles.
Before Making a Deal, Trump Demanded Iran’s Surrender. He Got a Surprise.
While the Iranians suffered substantial losses in the war, they emerged from a confrontation with the world’s most powerful military having proved they can use economic chaos as a weapon.
Trump Defends Deal to End the War With Iran as Details Emerge
President Trump lashed out at critics who say the agreement achieves less than the one President Barack Obama signed in 2015, and he threatened to bomb Iran again if it violated the deal.
‘Mistakes Are Made,’ Trump Says About Deadly U.S. Strikes on Iranian School
More than 100 days after U. S. airstrikes demolished an elementary school in the southern Iranian city of Minab, the president said the episode was still under investigation.
War Loomed Over Past World Cups, Too
International conflicts have repeatedly seeped into soccer’s biggest tournament. Here are some examples.