Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Friday

An American fighter jet was shot down by Iran for the first time since the start of the war, leading to an urgent search-and-rescue operation for a missing crew member.

What if Iran Wins This War?

If Iran wins this war, victory “will be tremendously emboldening for a regime that has been very dangerous even at its weaker moments,” Suzanne Maloney, the director of foreign policy at the Brookings Institution, argues on “The Ezra Klein Show.

What if Trump Just Walked Away From Iran?

Iran will become “the toll collector at the gulf” if Trump preemptively walks away from the conflict in Iran, Suzanne Maloney, the director of foreign policy at the Brookings Institution, argues on “The Ezra Klein Show.

Why Iranians Believe They Have the Upper Hand

Iran believes time is on its side, and that the West isn’t ready for the economic shock of a blocked Strait of Hormuz, warns Suzanne Maloney, the director of foreign policy at the Brookings Institution.

Ex-US Army Pilot Recalls Battle for Survival When Shot Down in Iraq

Ronald Young Jr. was in the Army when his Apache Longbow copter went down during the U. S.

Search and Rescue Underway After Iran Downs U.S. Fighter Jet

Search and rescue efforts continued after a U. S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran.

Iran’s Defenses Have Been Struck, but They Can Still Fire Missiles and Drones

Iran has sent waves of missiles and drones at Israel and Gulf states in recent weeks and shot down an American fighter jet on Friday.

Iran Shoots Down U.S. Fighter Jet, Setting Off American Search and Rescue

One crew member was rescued. The risky operation to find the second airman came as the United States and Israel struck infrastructure targets in Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation in the Gulf.

What We Know About the US Fighter Jet Shot Down by Iran

It was the first enemy downing of an American warplane during the war with Iran. The F-15E Strike Eagle was carrying two crew members, who ejected, officials said.

Iran Is Quickly Repairing Missile Bunkers, U.S. Intelligence Says

Reports cast doubt on how close the United States is to destroying Iran’s missile capability, a key goal in the war.

President Trump Makes Contradictory Statements About Strategy for War in Iran

Since launching the war in Iran on Feb. 28, President Trump has altered his position on regime change and shifted the timeline of operations.

Two Diaries of War, From Opposing Sides of Iran’s Political Divide

One supports the regime, the other desires change. Each offers a personal account of the terrifying sights and frayed emotions of a city under attack.

The F-15E Strike Eagle: What to Know

Hegseth Says U.S. Troops Are Fighting for Jesus. The Pope Disagrees.

In sharp contrast to the Trump administration’s calls for Christian prayers for the war effort, Pope Leo XIV says military domination is “entirely foreign to the way of Jesus Christ.

Trump Has Lost Control of His War

The pain inflicted on Iran has not forced it into submission. It is not clear what will.

U.S. Searches for Crew After Fighter Jet Shot Down Over Iran, U.S. Officials Say

The fate of the plane’s crew was unclear, as American officials scrambled to mount a search and rescue operation.

More Infrastructure Sites in Gulf Countries Are Attacked

In Kuwait, an Iranian attack on Friday damaged a power and water desalination plant, officials said. Both sides in the Iran war have ramped up strikes on civilian targets.

At War With Iran Again, Some Israelis Fear Conflict Is Becoming Routine

A majority of Israelis support the war with Iran, but many doubt that it will solve Israel’s long-term security problems. Some also question their prime minister’s assurances and motives.

Why Iran Believes It Has the Upper Hand

The Iran expert Suzanne Maloney explains how Iran views the war, and why the United States is losing.

Trump Struck Iran. Now Farmers Are Paying the Price.

The economic fallout of the war in Iran is pushing farmers to the brink as the price for fertilizer soars just before planting season. Supply chain disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz are adding new uncertainty to an already struggling farming sector.