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March 28, 2026
Yemen’s Houthis Fire at Israel and Vow Further Attacks
There has long been concern that the Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, could disrupt shipping in the Red Sea if they entered the broader war.
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March 21, 2026
Internet Blackout Keeps Iranians From Reaching Loved Ones During Nowruz Holiday
The current restrictions on the internet in Iran are coinciding with Nowruz, the observance of the Persian New Year.
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February 28, 2026
Israel Targeted Top Iranian Leaders in Attack’s Opening Strikes
At least one gathering of senior officials and military leaders was hit, but it was not immediately clear whether the effort to kill them had succeeded.
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February 28, 2026
Iran Hits Back Across the Mideast, Targeting U.S. Bases and Allies
Waves of retaliatory strikes were reported in Israel and across several Gulf countries on Saturday. The Emirati government said at least one person was killed from falling missile debris.
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February 28, 2026
An attack on Iran carries risks for the U.S., experts say.
Iran’s medium‑range ballistic missiles are capable of traveling more than 1,200 miles, putting them in range of several American bases.
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February 28, 2026
An Attack on Iran Carries Risks for the U.S., Experts Say
Iran’s medium‑range ballistic missiles are capable of traveling more than 1,200 miles, putting them in range of several American bases.
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February 27, 2026
Mapping the Risks of Attacking Iran
Our national security correspondent David E. Sanger maps Iran’s options for retaliation if the United States or Israel strikes.
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February 21, 2026
At Least 10 Killed in Lebanon, Officials Say, After Israel Strikes Hezbollah
The Lebanese militant group said eight of its members were among those killed late Friday. The attacks threaten to further destabilize an already tenuous cease-fire.
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February 21, 2026
Why Attacking Iran Could Be Riskier Than Capturing Maduro
Iran’s extensive military abilities and network of regional proxies could draw the United States into a prolonged conflict.
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February 14, 2026
Thousands Rally for Iran Regime Change in Cities Around the World
Demonstrators opposed to the Iranian government gathered near the Munich Security Conference and in other European cities. Another round of U.S.-Iran talks are expected to happen on Tuesday.
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February 13, 2026
Amid Fallout From Epstein Files, Dubai’s DP World Boss Is Replaced
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem was credited with turning the state-backed DP World into a global logistics powerhouse. He was recently identified in correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.
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January 23, 2026
Trump Says U.S. ‘Armada’ Is Heading to Iran
President Trump said the United States was “watching Iran” and sending a naval force there, despite also saying this week that his threats had halted executions.
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January 15, 2026
Iran Says It Will Not Execute Protester Amid International Outcry
The judiciary said that Erfan Soltani was not sentenced to death, Iranian state media reported. His case has drawn attention to the fate of the arrested demonstrators.
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