The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is “about as wrong as things could go” for global oil markets. Iran achieved it not with a naval blockade, but with cheap drones.
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A glimpse of Iran, through the eyes of its artists and journalists
Understanding one of the world’s oldest civilizations can’t be achieved through a single film or book. But recent works of literature, journalism, music and film by Iranians are a powerful starting point.
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U.S. evacuates diplomats, shuts down some embassies as war enters fourth day
The United States evacuated diplomats across the Middle East and shut down some embassies as war with Iran intensified Tuesday while President Trump signaled the conflict could turn into extended war.
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Hegseth: ‘We didn’t start this war but under President Trump we’re finishing it’
The remarks are the first to reporters since the U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran began Saturday despite weeks of talks designed to stave off a conflict.
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7 key points in U.S.-Iran relations since 1953
The U.S. and Iran have a long history of tensions, including a CIA-led campaign to topple Iran’s prime minister in 1953 and the taking of American hostages in 1979.
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U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran continue into 2nd day, as the region faces turmoil
Israel said on Sunday it had launched more attacks on Iran, while the Iranian government continued strikes on Israel and on U.S. targets in Gulf states, Iraq and Jordan.
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Trump warns Iran not to retaliate after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is killed
The Iranian government has announced 40 days of mourning. The country’s supreme leader was killed following an attack launched by the U.S. and Israel on Saturday against Iran.
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Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is killed in Israeli strike, ending 36-year iron rule
Khamenei, the Islamic Republic’s second supreme leader, has been killed. He had held power since 1989, guiding Iran through difficult times — and overseeing the violent suppression of dissent.
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Why is the U.S. attacking Iran? Six things to know
The U.S. and Israel launched military strikes in Iran, targeting Khamenei and the Iranian president. “Operation Epic Fury” will be “massive and ongoing,” President Trump said Saturday morning.
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Iran strikes were launched without approval from Congress, deeply dividing lawmakers
Top lawmakers were notified about the operation shortly before it was launched, but the White House did not seek authorization from Congress to carry out the strikes.
