How the Assault on Iran Unfolded
Despite warnings after an earlier wave of killings, top Iranian officials gathered in person, and Israel seized the chance to kill Iran’s supreme leader.
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Stakes Quickly Rise for U.S. in Iran War, With 3 Service Members Killed
The grim toll signaled that Iran was more prepared for war than the Trump administration anticipated, U.S. military officials said.
What’s Next for Iran? Big Change Seems Certain, but Direction Is Unclear.
Experts say that Iran’s clerical rulers may be too deeply entrenched for Iranians to topple them, and that the U.S. and Israeli strikes risk setting off deeper radicalization or violence.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hard-Line Cleric Who Made Iran a Regional Power, Is Dead at 86
As Iran’s second supreme leader, he brutally crushed dissent at home and expanded Iran’s footprint abroad, challenging Saudi Arabia for regional dominance.
What to Know About the U.S. Attacks on Iran
The United States and Israel launched a major assault, as President Trump called on Iranians to overthrow the government.
Chaos and Panic Grip Tehran as Airstrikes Shake City
Iranians were beginning their workweek as U.S. and Israeli strikes sent people fleeing parts of the capital and parents racing to collect children from schools.
Initial Focus of U.S. Strikes in Iran Is Military Targets
Dozens of attacks were carried out by warplanes launched from bases and aircraft carriers in the region. President Trump said the targets included missile sites, Iran’s navy and nuclear facilities.
Trump Calls for Overthrow of Iran’s Government
In an eight-minute video, President Trump announced a “massive” campaign of U.S. strikes on Iran and urged the Iranian people to rise up once they end.
Inside Iran’s Preparations for War and Plans for Survival
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has entrusted Ali Larijani, the top national security official, to ensure the Islamic Republic endures any military attacks and targeted killings.
Iran Holds Exercises in Strait of Hormuz After Trump Threatens Military Action
The day before nuclear talks were set to resume, Iran conducted live drills in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for oil and gas shipments.