Great-Grandson of Islamic Republic’s Founder Was in Streets as Israel Fired on Tehran
Seyyed Ahmad Khomeini, a descendant of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, told The Times that the legacy of his family name was at stake in the conflict.
Iran-Israel Proxy Conflict
War Powers Debate Revived in Congress as Trump Threatens Iran
A bipartisan pair in the House and a Democrat in the Senate have moved to force votes in the coming days on requiring congressional approval before U.S. troops could take offensive action against Iran.
Iran Is Preparing Missiles for Possible Retaliatory Strikes on U.S. Bases, Officials Say
American commanders have put troops on high alert throughout the region as fears of a wider war grow.
Who Is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader?
The cleric has ruled for more than three decades, spearheading a policy of backing proxy groups to wield influence across the Middle East.
Lebanon, Eager to Stay Out of Israel-Iran War, Warns Hezbollah Not to Join the Fight
Hezbollah, Iran’s most powerful regional ally, has signaled privately that it does not intend to attack Israel, but Lebanon’s military has bolstered its presence in the country’s south to prevent rocket fire.
What to Know About Israel’s Secretive Nuclear Weapons Program
Since shortly after it was founded in 1948, Israel has been intent on building a nuclear program to ensure its survival.
‘Regime Change’? Questions About Israel’s Iran Goal Pressure Trump.
Israel’s military campaign reminds some of America’s ill-fated Middle East interventions, which President Trump has long denounced.
How Trump Shifted on Iran Under Pressure From Israel
President Trump spent the first months of his term holding back Israel’s push for an assault on Iran’s nuclear program. With the war underway, his posture has gyrated as he weighs sending in the U.S. military.
Russia Stands Aside as Israel Attacks Iran
Analysts say the Kremlin is prioritizing its own war against Ukraine, as well as its relations with Gulf nations that don’t want to see a stronger Iran.