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US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
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Netanyahu’s Critics Accuse Him of Running Israel as a U.S. ‘Vassal State’
Critics pounced on the Israeli prime minister after President Trump claimed on social media he had persuaded him to call off “a major raid” on Hezbollah in Beirut.
Iran Reveals 3-Day Funeral Plan for Ayatollah Khamenei, After Long Delay
Ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will be held in multiple cities, including Tehran, where authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend, Iranian state media reported.
Lebanon Endures Threats, Diplomacy and Whiplash as Others Decide Its Fate
The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran looms over a state that has been pummeled by military strikes but has little say in determining its own future.
How Hezbollah Drones Upended Israel’s Strategy in Lebanon
An Israeli campaign that started with high hopes has devolved into a kind of impasse, with Hezbollah looking more capable than it did when the war began.
Why America Is Its Own Biggest Geopolitical Risk
The political risk analyst Ian Bremmer argues that the greatest driver of risk in the world right now is President Trump.
Trump Finds High-Wire Iran Negotiations ‘Very Boring’
President Trump told CNBC that he “couldn’t care less” if the negotiations with Iran break down.
Inside the Ebola Outbreak
A Times correspondent is reporting from the Ebola epicenter in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Here’s what he saw.
Trump Says Israel and Hezbollah Will Hold Off on New Military Action
A statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel did not mention a new cease-fire, but the Lebanese government said one was taking shape.
Hezbollah Ally Says the Iran-Backed Group Wants a New Truce With Israel
In an interview with The Times, Nabih Berri, an influential Lebanese lawmaker close to Hezbollah, called on President Trump to broker a new cease-fire.
Oil Prices Spike as U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire
Oil prices climbed as investors weighed a renewed exchange of military strikes between the United States and Iran against signs that both sides remain engaged in negotiations.
Oil Prices Jump as Middle East Tensions Build
Some analysts said the main international oil price, which was up 6 percent on Monday, could climb much higher in the coming weeks if the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t reopen.
Israel Captures Crusader Castle That Symbolized Its Long Lebanon Occupation
The seizure of Beaufort in southern Lebanon called up bitter memories in both countries amid a widening Israeli conflict with Hezbollah that seems far from over.
U.S. Says It Hit More Military Targets in Southern Iran
The U.S. military said it had carried out strikes over the weekend and had intercepted an Iranian missile attack on American forces in Kuwait.
They Voted for Trump. Here’s How They Feel About High Gas Prices.
With the midterm elections five months away, many Americans who backed President Trump are wrestling with pain at the pump and the war in Iran.
U.S. Military Is Quietly Guiding Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command has helped around 70 commercial ships pass through the strait in the last three weeks, an official said.
Timeline: Where and When Trump Has Involved the U.S. Military in International Conflicts
The United States has been involved in many military operations around the world since President Trump returned to office.
Trump Sends Tougher Peace Proposals Back to Iran, Officials Say
His changes to the proposed deal were potentially designed to speed up the process by putting pressure on Iran to accept the current framework, one official said.
Iran’s Team Trains in Limbo for World Cup Overshadowed by War
The Iranian soccer players, still awaiting visas to the U.S., are practicing in Turkey and making backup plans.
As Trump Mulls Decision About Iran War Deal, a Restive Middle East Waits to Hear
The president has wavered on whether to move ahead with an agreement with Iran to end the war. On Friday, he vowed to make a “final determination” soon.
Iran’s Hard-Liners Try to Derail Potential Deal With the U.S.
A political fight is playing out in Iran, where the small but loud faction of hard-liners has used rallies, state media and private and public statements to try to undermine…
Across the Middle East, Muslims Mark Eid Amid War and Crisis
From Iran to Gaza, Eid al-Adha celebrations were muted as war dragged on and shortages of food and fuel roiled the region.
Oil Prices Fall as U.S. and Iran Edge Closer to Agreement
Oil prices and stock markets fluctuated as investors assessed tentative signs of a pact to extend a cease-fire.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Israeli Troops Push Deeper Into Lebanon as Cease-Fire Talks Continue
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli ground forces had crossed Lebanon’s Litani River, as military officials from the two countries were set to meet for U.S.-brokered talks.
Ships and Shipping
Inside the Room Where War Insurance Is Bought and Sold
Many of the ships stranded in the Persian Gulf depend on coverage negotiated at Lloyd’s, the center of marine insurance for more than 300 years.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Stranded in the Strait of Hormuz
We hear from two of the thousands of seafarers who became stuck in the middle of the war.
Rural Areas
How Fuel Price Shocks Rattled a Remote New Zealand Village
The prices of diesel and gasoline soared after the Iran war started, piling more hardship on people in Ruatahuna, one of New Zealand’s most remote villages.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Trump’s Iran Approach Sows Confusion
President Trump’s pendulum swings on Iran have often seemed driven by mood and moment rather than any discernible strategy.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
U.S. and Iran Move Toward Agreement to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has yet to sign off on an extension of the cease-fire that would allow the two sides to negotiate nuclear and other issues.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
A Draft U.S.-Iran Plan Is Said to Be on the Table. Here’s What to Know.
U.S. and Iranian officials say they are closing in on the terms of a preliminary agreement. Yet sticking points, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz, remain.
Israel-Gaza War (2023- )
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Control 70 Percent of Gaza, Squeezing Hamas
Israel’s military continues to conduct strikes and seize territory despite a cease-fire with Hamas. Many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s supporters see the war as unfinished business.
United States Politics and Government
Iran, Gas Prices, the Ballroom: Trump Professes Indifference Over Fallout
President Trump has increasingly adopted a posture of nonchalance when pushed on the political consequences of his actions.
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
In Strait of Hormuz Standoff, U.S. and Iran Deploy Economic Warfare
The American blockade and Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz have created a stalemate that is neither peace nor raging conflict, with both sides attempting economic strangulation on the…
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Israel Strikes Beirut, Expanding Offensive in Lebanon
It was the first attack by Israel on the Lebanese capital in weeks and could complicate efforts by the United States and Iran to agree to a peace deal to…
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Three Ways Trump Is Losing the War in Iran
Three reasons Trump is losing the war in Iran.
Inflation (Economics)
Iran War Lifts a Second Inflation Reading to Highest Level Since 2023
Officials at the central bank have embraced the possibility of higher interest rates to get resurgent price pressures under control.