List of Iran articles
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, delivers remarks on crime and safety at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office in Howell, Michigan, on Aug. 20. U.S. agencies on Monday officially blamed Iran for the recent hack-and-leak operation against Trump’s campaign. Why Everyone’s Suddenly Talking About Iranian Election Hacking
America’s Middle Eastern adversary is occupying an arena typically dominated by Russia and China.
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Ukrainian servicemen operate an armored military vehicle in the Sumy region, near the border with Russia, on Aug. 12. Will Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive Turn the Tide?
Kyiv’s risky incursion could be game-changing—or allow Russia to entrench its gains in Donetsk.
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A Ukrainian military vehicle drives past a destroyed border checkpoint amid Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Russia, in the Sumy region, Ukraine, on Aug. 14. The Geopolitical Opportunity of Ukraine’s Kursk Offensive
The incursion shows Washington the way to a smarter pivot to Asia.
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Soldiers from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia pose for a photo before an exhibition celebrating late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Feb. 14, 2019. The ‘Axis of Evil’ Is Overhyped
The United States’ biggest adversaries are far from a unified threat.
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A man clears rubble from a building hit during Israeli bombardment in Nuseirat, in the central Gaza Strip. The Existential Fears Driving Israel’s Aggressive Military Action
Israelis believed their country’s survival was no longer in question. Not anymore.
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The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln transits the Strait of Hormuz as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter lifts off from the flight deck on Nov. 19, 2019. America’s Middle East Defense Rests on Aircraft Carriers
They have big guns, fighter jets, and are hard to kill—with Iran’s weapons, at least.
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Then-Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu arrives to attend the meeting of Russia’s and Iran’s presidents at the Kremlin in Moscow on Dec. 7, 2023. The Kremlin Plays Mideast Crisis Broker
Russia doesn’t want Iran to escalate. But it’s also giving Tehran weapons.
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Iranians wave national flags and hold photos of slain Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31. What Iran Might Do Next
As the Middle East braces for further escalation, what are Tehran’s options?
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Iranians burn an Israeli flag during the funeral ceremony of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, on Aug. 1. The U.S. Can Do More to Prevent an Israel-Iran War
Genuine pressure on Israel and Hamas to enact a Gaza cease-fire could dial down tensions across the region.
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Families and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas protest at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. One holds a sign reading, "Hostage deal now." Israel’s Chances of Getting Hostages Back Are Fading
Most Israelis want a deal, including the generals. Not Netanyahu.
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An Iranian woman holds a poster displaying Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and other figures whose deaths have been blamed on Israel, during a funeral procession for Haniyeh in Tehran on August 1. The Iranian Intelligence Failure Behind the Haniyeh Assassination
Israel’s ability to strike at the heart of the regime will lead to purges and paranoia.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier (left) transits the Strait of Hormuz alongside the USS Farragut and the U.K. Royal Navy's HMS Defender. The Already Stretched U.S. Military Prepares to Defend Israel
“We are not building a military that can handle three theaters simultaneously,” one expert said.
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (R) meets with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (L) at the Pentagon in Washington on June 25. Why Americans and Israelis Don’t See Eye to Eye on Iran
The lack of a formal security pact with the United States encourages Israel to gamble and risk escalation.
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An Israeli Air Force fighter jet flies over the border area of northern Israel with south Lebanon amid ongoing cross-border clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah fighters. High-Profile Assassinations Push Iran and Israel to the Brink of War
A tense showdown risks spiraling out of control.
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Iranians attend a funeral ceremony held for Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh on Aug. 1 in Tehran. Is Israel Making Itself Safer?
An assassination in Tehran could restore deterrence—or escalate into a deadly regional war.
