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The Proxy Forces Iran Has Assembled Across the Middle East
A “Shiite Crescent” stretches from Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula through Iraq, Syria and Lebanon and back down to the…
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U.S. Airstrikes Contain Twin Messages to Iran, American Officials Say
The airstrikes were the latest gamble by the United States to modify Iran’s behavior, few of which have worked in…
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Iran’s Proxies Fire Back After U.S. Airstrikes
The tit-for-tat raises questions about whether groups backed by Iran can be deterred after a flurry of attacks targeting American…
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U.S. Imposes New Sanctions to Cut Off Hamas Funding
The United States on Friday imposed a new round of sanctions aimed at cutting off financing for Hamas, targeting its…
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U.S. Seeks Delay in Gaza Ground Invasion to Put Air Defenses in Place
The systems would allow the United States to provide more protection for American troops at bases in Iraq, Syria and…
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U.S. Sends More Missile Defense Systems to Middle East
The U.S. military said it would send more missile defense systems to the Middle East in response to “escalations” from…
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‘The Persian Version’ Director Has Always Lived in the In-Between
In her new film, Maryam Keshavarz finds both gravity and levity in the struggle to reconcile her Iranian heritage and…
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U.S. Issues New Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Missile and Drone Programs
The Biden administration announced the measures as U.N. restrictions approved with the 2015 nuclear deal expired.
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Biden’s Nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Israel Is Grilled by Senators
As President Biden visited Israel on Wednesday to pledge U.S. support in its fight against Hamas, his nominee to fill…
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New Global Divisions on View as Biden Goes to Israel and Putin to China
Washington’s strong support for Israel against Hamas is contrasted with Russian and Chinese efforts to align with the Palestinian struggle.