For U.S., Unmet Expectations in Iran Fit a Familiar Pattern in the Region
Iran’s military retaliation, along with the political defiance of its new leaders, evokes a decades-old pattern of unrealized goals for American interventions in the region.
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Sucked Into War, Gulf Countries Face the Limits of U.S. Security Guarantees
Barraged by Iranian attacks and questioning the value of security ties with the United States, nations in the Gulf have turned to Ukraine, Australia and Italy for help.
Entering War’s Third Week, Trump Faces Stark Choices
As the conflict with Iran expands and intensifies, President Trump’s options — to fight on, or to move toward declaring victory and pulling back — both carry deeply problematic consequences.
Trump’s War Alliance With Israel Is Reshaping the Middle East. But It Carries Risks.
President Trump is the first American leader to embrace fighting a full-fledged, joint war with Israel. Washington has tried to avoid that level of coordination in the past.
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Friday
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday would be the most intense day of the U.S. air campaign in Iran as a vital oil supply route remained choked off.
U.S. Vows to Block Iran’s Attempt to Shut Down Strait of Hormuz
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz were “something we are dealing with.” And about 2,500 Marines were headed to the Middle East to bolster the war effort.
Thousands Attend Government Rally in Tehran to Denounce Israel and U.S.
Several senior Iranian officials showed up at the government-sponsored rally, marking Quds Day, an annual anti-Israel event that was shaken by explosions from the U.S.-Israeli aerial assault.
Hegseth Vows Lethal Day in Iran as Air War Intensifies
At a news conference, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave no indication of how long it would take before the Navy could escort civilian cargo ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
What Does It Mean to Have Air Superiority Over Iran?
The American and Israeli air forces have a dominant advantage in the skies, but Iran can still muster some resistance.
Iran’s Frantic Attempt to Save Its Ships Before Torpedo Attack
The Iranian Navy sought refuge in Sri Lanka and India. While India obliged, Sri Lanka stalled over fears it would threaten its neutrality.