Trump Encounters a More Determined Iran as War Widens
With Iran flexing its might, President Trump appears to be weighing military options again, after rejecting plans to escalate.
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Two Tankers Hit in Apparent Drone Strike in Egypt
An explosion at a port on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast set fire to two ships, including a U. S. gas storage tanker, according to maritime tracking firms.
New Strikes Engulf More Countries in the Iran War
President Trump threatened retribution after Iran fired missiles at U. S. military bases in Jordan.
Saudi Arabia’s Strikes in Iraq Mark Entry Into U.S.-Iran War.
The kingdom’s defense ministry said airstrikes in Iraq targeting Iran-backed militias were in retaliation for attacks on Saudi oil facilities this week.
What to Know About Iraq’s Militias
At least 20 fighters of the Popular Mobilization Forces, an umbrella group of Iraqi militias with ties to Iran, were killed in a wave of U. S. and Saudi airstrikes.
Families Face Anxiety, Angst as Loved Ones Are Deployed to Fight Iran
As the war with Iran has continued, some are finding that the stress is bringing back old anxieties.
What to Know About Iraq’s Militias
At least 20 fighters of the Popular Mobilization Forces, an umbrella group of Iraqi militias with ties to Iran, were killed in a wave of U. S. and Saudi airstrikes.
Hezbollah Attacks Strategic Area in Southern Lebanon, Israel Says
The Israeli military said the Iran-backed militant group had used an explosive drone to target one of its vehicles on a strategic ridge, raising fears of a renewed escalation.
Shipping Risks Rise Across Crucial Middle East Oil Routes
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab strait are disrupting the passage of oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea.
See How the U.S. and Iran Cycle Between War and Cease-Fire
War. Cease-fire. Somewhere in between.
Global Oil Prices Jump as Attacks Resume in the Middle East
After several days of a lull in the direct conflict, a flare up in tensions left investors concerned about the continued flow of energy from the region.
Iran Considered Retaliatory Strike on Ukrainian Seaport
A flurry of diplomacy has eased tensions, officials said, after an incident risked triggering a wider war.
The Iran War Just Put Another Key Oil Route at Risk
Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war have led Saudi Arabia to rely on an alternative route for exporting oil. Our reporter Rebecca F. Elliott explains how that route is now threatened by the Houthis, a Yemeni militia supported by Iran.
Ukraine’s Strike on an Iranian Ship Could Bring Two Wars Closer
The attack in the Caspian Sea was an unusually direct encounter between two countries that have been on opposite sides for years.
The Iranians Who Want More War
Fractures in Tehran are pitting a faction favoring negotiation with Washington against hard-liners who oppose making a deal with the United States.
As U.S. Pauses Strikes, Iran Is No Rush to Resume Cease-Fire Talks
Amid a reprieve in the fighting, Iran’s leaders are betting that they can endure more pain than President Trump and have leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, analysts say.
Iran War Enters 6th Month and a Period of Greater Uncertainty
Here is a rundown of the major events of the war, as both sides consider their next moves.
U.S. Pauses Iran Strikes Amid Growing Risks, and Measles Cases Hit a New Record
Plus, the soaring costs of President Trump’s new Air Force One.
Pentagon Changes How It Reports Casualties in Iran War
The changes separated the casualty numbers into two separate web pages, potentially making it more difficult to tally the war’s full toll.