List of Middle East and North Africa articles
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Two members of the Iranian navy stand at attention as a truck carries a massive anti-U.S. billboard during a military parade in Tehran, Iran. Have Israel and the United States Done Enough to Deter Iran?
U.S. allies intercepted hundreds of Iranian drones and missiles, and then Israeli forces counterattacked in a limited strike—but the threat of regional war remains.
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Newspapers in Tehran feature news about the China-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore ties. How Much Leverage Does China Really Have Over Iran?
Washington wants Beijing to rein in Tehran, but experts say it’s not that simple.
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People gather for a picnic under a bridge in Iran's central city of Isfahan, after a reported Israeli strike in the area. Iran Shrugs off Israeli Strike, Allaying Escalation Fears—for Now
Experts say the attack was designed to showcase Israel’s capabilities without further provoking Tehran.
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Jordanian soldiers stand guard near the “Gate of Peace” at the Jordan Valley site of Baqura, east of the Jordan River, with the Israeli flag flying over the Israeli side of the border. Why Arab States Haven’t Broken With Israel
Arabs across the region are angry, but regimes can’t afford to sever ties.
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Iranians visit Azadi Square in Tehran. Iran’s Nuclear Crisis Has No Military Solution
Whether Tehran weaponizes its program remains tied to threat perceptions by political leadership.
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An Iranian military truck carries surface-to-air missiles past a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a parade on the occasion of the country's annual army day on April 18, 2018, in Tehran. Iran Has Defined Its Red Line With Israel
With last weekend's attack, Tehran has undertaken a strategic shift in the region.
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An Israeli army vehicle moves along the border with the Gaza Strip on Feb. 28, amid ongoing fighting between Israel and Hamas militants. Israel’s Military Risks Being Overstretched
It’s been at war for six months—and now faces another front with Iran.
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Jordan's King Abdullah II, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi talk to delegates during the Arab League's Summit for Jerusalem in Cairo, on Feb. 12, 2023. Arab Countries Have Israel’s Back—for Their Own Sake
Last weekend’s security cooperation in the Middle East doesn’t indicate a new future for the region.
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Gilad Erdan, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, shows a video of Iranian missiles being intercepted over Al-Aqsa Mosque during an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. Can Israel Harness Its Rare Moment of Regional Support?
Israel has launched a diplomatic offensive to further isolate Iran after its attack.
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A white-haired man in a suit and tie puts his hand to his mouth and squints. He is flanked by multiple alternating flags of Israel and the United States. The Moral Hazard of Biden’s Support for Israel
The U.S. president can’t stop Israel from retaliating against Iran, but he can choose whether to help Israel manage the consequences.
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Motorists and pedestrians travel on a paved road beneath a massive billboard in Tehran. The billboard depicts a fleet of missiles standing upright against a background of orange flames, along with text in Persian and Arabic. The Next Israel-Iran Fight Could Be in Cyberspace
The two countries have a long history of online offensives against each other, which may come into play as Israel mulls retaliation for Iran's attack.
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A protester holding a Palestinian flag stands up at the back of an audience of people seated in a U.S. congressional committee hearing room. Other protesters sitting around him raise up hands painted red to signify blood. In the foreground and slightly out-of-focus, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin wears a serious expression as he sits in front of a microphone. Iran’s Attack Complicates Efforts to Condition U.S. Military Aid to Israel
Calls to curb U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza over the humanitarian crisis risk being upended by Israel’s pressing security needs.
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Israel's Iron Dome air defense system launches to intercept missiles fired from Iran. 3 Ways Israel Could Respond to Iran
Israeli leaders have vowed to counterattack, but how they do so could jeopardize international support.
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Iranian protesters stand in a crowd around a man who is feeding two large U.S. flags into a fire that already contains an Israeli flag. Protesters in teh background hod flags and chant beneath a night sky. America Fueled the Fire in the Middle East
Israel is in growing danger—but the responsibility lies more in Washington than in Tehran.
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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.
