War Loomed Over Past World Cups, Too
International conflicts have repeatedly seeped into soccer’s biggest tournament. Here are some examples.
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A Times Investigation Into Epstein’s Death, and Why Gas Prices Might Stay High
Plus, a counterclockwise mystery.
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Iran Will Enter Nuclear Talks Feeling Emboldened
Despite military setbacks during the war, Tehran is presenting a narrative of victory before negotiations with Washington.
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Oil Prices Continue to Fall as Traders Assess U.S.-Iran Deal
Stocks were mixed after strong rallies the day before.
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France, Britain and Other Countries Say They’ll Send Ships to the Strait of Hormuz
For months, a coalition led by Britain and France has been preparing to send minesweepers and other ships to secure the strait once the fighting ends. That moment may finally be here.
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The Iran War Permanently Altered the Global Economy
The global order has been altered, and economies are unlikely to simply pick up where they left off before the U. S. and Israel began bombing Iran.
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Gas Prices May Remain High Despite US-Iran Deal
The preliminary agreement may not have an immediate effect on prices at the pump. Damaged infrastructure and risky transport could keep costs up.
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Mixed Feelings as Iran Ties With New Zealand in World Cup
Iran and New Zealand played their World Cup opener on Monday, tying 2-2. Some spectators protested the Islamic Republic of Iran while others cheered on the team.
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Trump’s War Has Turned Iran Into a Symbol of Defiance
Iran’s defiance in the face of Western aggression has become a rallying cry.
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Why Team Iran Is in a Tough Spot at the World Cup
At its first game in Los Angeles, the men’s national team drew spectators who weren’t coming for the soccer, but rather to protest the regime in Tehran.
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In the Dark on U.S.-Iran Deal, Senators Refrain From Praising It
Democrats demanded an immediate briefing and even Republicans conceded they had no information on an agreement the administration has declined to release.
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The UFC 250 Was a Garish Spectacle of American Decline
Only the hackiest screenwriter imaginable would script America’s debasement this way.
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The (Mostly) Unanswered Questions at the Heart of a U.S.-Iran Accord
The short-term truce hasn’t been made public, and the long-term peace deal it is supposed to yield doesn’t exist yet, so there is much still unknown about any agreement between the adversaries.
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Trump Praises Peace Deal Framework With Iran
On Monday, the U. S. and Iran signed a preliminary peace deal, but the terms of the agreement remained a secret.
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Potential End of War Tests Trump’s Promise of Quick Economic Rebound
Gas prices and other goods could remain elevated for months, adding to the political challenge facing the White House in the midterm elections.
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Will Commercial Ships Have to Pay to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz? Maybe.
Charging a toll is illegal under international law, but some fees are allowed for services. It is not clear what services Iran would provide, but there were no fees charged before the war.
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Will the Iran Deal Stick?
After many false starts, this cease-fire plan could be different. That’s because the war really has become painful for both the U. S.
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U.S. and Iran Sign a Framework Deal, Leaving Major Issues for Future Talks
U. S. and Iranian officials said the deal included a 60-day cease-fire to pave the way for negotiations toward a final peace agreement and talks on Iran’s nuclear program.
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‘We Cannot Trust Any Iranian Promises’: 3 Opinion Writers Dissect the Iran Deal
Was the Iran war worth it — and will the latest agreement even stick?
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Trump Thanks China and Russia, Partners of Iran, for Diplomatic Help
China and Russia have both given support to Iran during the war that the United States and Israel started. But President Trump has made no mention of that.