How the Israel-Iran Conflict Could Spiral Into More Turmoil
Israel’s leader and President Trump appeared to bet they can persevere, but other world leaders warned of unintended outcomes in a volatile region.
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Iran Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against Israel
Iran fired ballistic missiles that struck at least seven sites around Tel Aviv on Friday night, injuring dozens of Israelis. The move was in retaliation to Israel’s attacks on Iranian nuclear sites and military leaders.
Republicans Are Divided Over Iran. Will Trump Pick a Side?
President Trump is trapped between the “America First” isolationists and others in his party who are cheering on Israel’s strikes against Iran.
Iran Retaliates and Israel Vows More Strikes After Devastating Attack
Waves of Israeli airstrikes hit two nuclear enrichment sites, multiple military bases, and military scientists and commanders. Iran replied with a barrage of missiles and drones.
At a Weak Moment, Iran Weighs Difficult Options to Respond to Israel
An aggressive counterattack risks escalation. But giving in to U.S. and Israeli demands is an unlikely alternative.
Much of Iran’s Nuclear Program Remains, at Least for Now
The first phase of the attack did not hit the most likely repository of Iran’s near-bomb-grade nuclear fuel.
A Sprawling Israeli Intelligence Effort Underpinned the Iran Strikes
Years of intelligence collection, infiltration of Iran with commandos and weapons, and tracking of targeted commanders and scientists made the wide-ranging attacks possible.
Middle East Is Tense as Israel-Iran Conflict Sinks Hopes for De-Escalation
Israel’s attacks on Iran renewed fears of war between the countries and immediately threatened the region’s economy.
Is Iran as close to building a nuclear weapon as Netanyahu claims?
Israeli PM alleges Tehran has capacity to make nine bombs, but this runs contrary to recent US and UN assessmentsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIn justifying Israel’s attack on Iran, Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said he had acted to p…
Mideast Tense as Long Anticipated Israel-Iran Conflict Sinks Hopes for Détente
Israel’s attacks on Iran renewed fears of war between the countries and immediately threatened the region’s economy.