Two Days of U.S. Strikes in Iran Signal a Sharp Escalation
U. S. forces hit more than 170 targets, including air defense systems, drone and missile storage sites, and military speedboats.
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The Iranians Who Prefer War
The latest escalation of hostilities over the Strait of Hormuz is empowering Iranian hard-liners
The U.S. and Iran Are Fighting Again. Is the Cease-Fire Over?
Eric Schmitt, a New York Times National Security correspondent, analyzes recent skirmishes between the U. S. and Iran and whether they threaten ongoing negotiations for a peace deal.
Iranian Attacks on Jordan Highlight Kingdom’s Difficult Position
Iran’s military said it fired missiles at a Jordanian air base used by American forces. Jordan said it had intercepted missiles entering its air space.
As U.S. Steps Up Attacks on Iran, Prospect of All-Out War Rises
American officials said they were trying to safeguard maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it had responded by firing at U. S.
In Exchange of Strikes With Iran, U.S. Lands Most of the Blows
This difference reflects Iran’s limited firepower and degraded air defenses, and highlights how the war is taking a disproportionate toll on Iranians.
U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes Again After Trump Calls Cease-Fire ‘Over’
The United States and Iran traded new strikes amid rising hostilities between the two countries. The latest rounds came hours after President Trump said he thought their temporary cease-fire was over.
Renewed Fighting With Iran Shows Cracks in Peace-Trade Rally
Investors have taken heart from the fragile cease-fire between the United States and Iran before. Will they do so again?
Are We at War Again?
We look at the state of the conflict with Iran.
Oil Prices Rise Further After U.S. and Iran Trade Another Round of Strikes
Choppy trading in stocks and bonds also reflected anxiety among investors about the war’s effects on inflation and growth.
Tanker Attacks Risk Overplaying Iran’s Hand, Analysts say
Iran’s history shows it is willing to dig in, even when it may suffer big losses.
U.S. Begins Second Day of Strikes Against Iran
President Trump said earlier that a cease-fire was over and warned that the United States would probably hit Iran “hard.
As U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Frays, Trump Faces a Muddled War and Unpalatable Options
The president appears to be confronting the consequences of a cease-fire deal cobbled together in haste, with little movement toward resolving the key issues driving the conflict.
Oil Market Calm Shattered by Fresh Hostilities Between US and Iran
Oil prices are likely to remain volatile as long as the United States and Iran are unable to resolve the status of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Casts Doubt on Iran Cease-Fire After Tit-for-Tat Strikes
After the latest exchange of attacks between U. S. and Iranian forces, President Trump suggested that the preliminary cease-fire between the warring countries was over.
A Cease-Fire in Doubt
We have the latest on renewed strikes in the Middle East.
U.S. Strikes Iran and Iran Hits Back
Videos verified by The New York Times showed explosions in Iran after the U. S. military announced it had renewed airstrikes.
New Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Test U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
A U. S. official said Iranian missiles struck two commercial ships.
Iranians Mourn a Slain Leader, and Call for Vengeance
Million of people filled the streets of Iran to bid farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the war with the United States and Israel.
Can Iran Keep Its Edge?
Closing the Strait of Hormuz was a huge source of leverage during the war. But playing the same card over and over is risky.