Marjane Satrapi, Author of ‘Persepolis,’ Dies at 56
Her graphic novel series, published in English in 2003, followed an Iranian girl through the Islamic revolution and the Iran-Iraq War. The work humanized Iranians for millions.
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Israel and Lebanon Agree to Renew Cease-Fire
Israel and Lebanon agreed on Wednesday to renew a cease-fire after U. S. -mediated talks in Washington.
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Amid War, Iran’s Soccer Leader Works to Get His Team to the World Cup
Mehdi Taj said his federation has been dealing with FIFA, not the United States, in trying to obtain visas for Iran to play in the tournament that begins next week.
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Israel and Lebanon Renew Cease-Fire, Calling for Evacuation of Hezbollah Operatives
The agreement depends on the cooperation of Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia. The cease-fire could remove an obstacle in the talks between the United States and Iran.
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Trump Says Iran War Is ‘Not a Big Thing’ for U.S.
It was the latest attempt by President Trump to flip the narrative on a conflict that he once said would lead to quick and decisive victory.
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Trump Says Iran War Is ‘Not a Big Thing’ for U.S.
It was the latest attempt by President Trump to flip the narrative on a conflict that he once said would lead to quick and decisive victory.
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How Each House Member Voted on the Iran War Powers Resolution
The House passed a measure to rein in the use of military force in Iran.
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Iranian Drone and Missile Barrage Against Kuwait Inflames Regional Tensions
The strike killed an Indian resident of Kuwait and badly damaged the country’s international airport. Tehran denied it had hit the airport.
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Deadly Iranian Attack Fills Kuwait Airport With Smoke and Flames
At least one person was killed and dozens were injured in an Iranian drone attack on Kuwait’s international airport on Wednesday.
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Trump Confirms He Called Netanyahu ‘Crazy’ and Hopes to Meet Iran’s Supreme Leader
President Trump said that he had been “perturbed” in a call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, and said he hoped to meet with Iran’s supreme leader.
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Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain Add Further Strain to U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
One person was killed in an attack on the international airport in Kuwait, local authorities said, as Iran continues to target U. S. allies in the Persian Gulf.
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Painted Into a Corner
We look at the state of the Iran war three months on.
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Oil Prices Rise as Iran and U.S. Exchange Strikes
Iranian drones struck Kuwait’s main international airport and the United States and Iran exchanged strikes.
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Where Is Iran’s Highly Enriched Uranium?
The fate of Iran’s stockpile is among the biggest uncertainties surrounding a potential peace deal between the United States and Iran.
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Even if Oil Prices Peak Soon, the Global Economy Will Slow This Year
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, in a report, said the Middle East war’s consequences “are likely to be felt for some time.
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I Went to Lebanon and Found Something Strangely Hopeful
If given the chance, the country could remake itself on its own terms.
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War Games and Warnings on Strait of Hormuz Went Unheeded by Trump
Over the past two decades, Iran repeatedly threatened to close down the waterway. President Trump underestimated Iran’s ability to do so.
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U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Iran’s Biggest Crypto Exchange
The action against Nobitex and several of its executives accused it of helping the government evade sanctions and finance militants.
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Why the U.S.-Iran Negotiations Are Taking So Long
As negotiations to end the war in Iran drag on, our reporter David E. Sanger describes the factors that are complicating any agreement.
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Iran Reveals 3-Day Funeral Plan for Ayatollah Khamenei, After Long Delay
Ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khaemeni will be held in multiple cities, including Tehran, where authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend, Iranian state media reported.