List of Iran articles
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference in Jerusalem. Why Israel-Iran War Is a Lifeline for Netanyahu
An isolated leader who faced widespread criticism a week ago now has the backing of the West and has deflected global attention from Gaza.
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A Maxar satellite image shows the Fortune Galaxy Mahshahr Oil Terminal in Iran. Why Oil Markets Are Calm Despite Iran-Israel Tensions
And why that could change.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pauses after drawing a red line on a graphic of a bomb while discussing Iran during an address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. Netanyahu Wants War With Iran. Biden Can Prevent It.
Past U.S. presidents rejected Israel’s push to strike Tehran, but Biden is falling into his trap.
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A demonstrator holds a replica missile shell as people gather in support of Iran's attack on Israel in Tehran's Palestine Square. How Will Israel Respond to the Iranian Attack?
The answer could determine whether the region is heading for all-out war.
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Israel’s war cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (third from left), holds a meeting to discuss the drone attack launched by Iran in Tel Aviv, Israel, on April 14. Iran Launches Retaliatory Attacks Against Israel
The strikes mark perhaps the most dangerous moment in the Middle East in recent years.
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Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen attends the inauguration ceremony for Taiwan-made warships in Yilan. It’s Debatable’s Greatest Hits
In their 100th column, Matt and Emma revisit clashes over Taiwan, Ukraine, Iran—and how to deter an alien invasion.
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A French Army military vehicle belonging to a convoy of French troops crosses the Lazaret suburb of Niamey. How the United States Lost Niger
Growing Russian, Chinese, and Iranian influence in the Sahel is testing Washington’s clout in an increasingly strategic continent.
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Emergency and security personnel search rubble following an airstrike that hit a building next to the Iranian Embassy. Israel Escalates Shadow War Against Iran
An airstrike in Damascus kills a top Iranian IRGC commander.
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Fuel holding tanks are seen at Colonial Pipeline's Dorsey Junction Station in Woodbine, Maryland, on May 13, 2021. ‘Everything, Everywhere, All At Once’: U.S. Officials Warn of Increased Cyberthreats
Washington prepares for a worst-case scenario of attacks on critical infrastructure.
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A view shows the burning Crocus City Hall concert hall following the shooting incident in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow, on March 22. Is the World Prepared for More Terrorism?
After the shock of the Islamic State attack in Moscow, a top expert warns that “the bench is thin” when it comes to counterterrorism analysis.
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Joe Biden's face is in front of a blurred American flag. Whatever Happened to Biden’s Iran Policy?
Washington now has to treat Tehran as a de facto nuclear power.
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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks after casting his ballots at a polling station in Tehran on March 1. Khamenei’s Strategy to Dominate the Middle East Will Outlive Him
Iran’s aging supreme leader is ensuring that any successor will stay the course.
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Men ride their scooter in front of a poster encouraging Iranians to vote in the upcoming elections, in Tehran. Iran’s New Wave of Political Conservatives Is Here
In last week’s parliamentary election, the Iranian political spectrum shifted to include a new group of outsiders.
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Two young Iranian girls, not wearing the mandatory hijab, visit a park in Tehran. Iran’s New—Even Worse—Hijab Era Has Begun
On the eve of parliamentary elections, nationwide protests have ended—and a misogynist backlash is just beginning.
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Fighters carry flags of Iraq and paramilitary groups, including Kataib Hezbollah. Leaving Iraq May Be Washington’s Wisest Choice
U.S. leverage in the region could be higher without a troop presence in Iraq.
