Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, has avoided a truce in Gaza. Boosted by his Iran campaign, he can negotiate from strength.
Category: Iran-Israel War (2025- )
Democrats Forge Ahead With Efforts to Reach War Powers Vote Amid Shaky Cease-Fire
The Democrats pressing for a vote to require congressional approval for any further military action against Iran are proposing to narrow the measure to draw maximum support from a divided party.
How Qatar Helped Broker the Israel-Iran Cease-Fire
In public, Qatar was insisting on the right to defend itself after Iran attacked a U.S. military site in the emirate. Behind the scenes, it was already mediating a truce between Israel and Iran.
Iran Casts Cease-Fire as Proof That Its Military Has Prevailed
Officials in Iran were claiming victory, saying that its armed forces had imposed a truce on Israel.
What to Know About the Cease-Fire Between Israel and Iran
A senior Israeli official accused Iran of breaking the deal hours after it was announced. Iran’s military denied it had fired more missiles, according to state news outlets.
Trump’s Cease-Fire Announcement Catches His Own Top Officials by Surprise
Before asserting that Iran and Israel had agreed to a cease-fire, President Trump spoke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and Iranian officials, with Qatar helping to mediate.
Can Iran, Israel and the U.S. Now All Claim to Have Won?
Iran’s response to the attacks on its nuclear facilities killed no Americans, and analysts see a chance for a cease-fire, with each nation having a victory narrative.
Trump Says ‘Time for Peace’ After Iran Gives Warning Before Firing on U.S. Base
The Pentagon said there were no reports of casualties after the strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and President Trump said it was time for peace.
Qatar Intervened to Persuade Iran to Accept Cease-Fire Deal, Diplomats Say
There was no immediate confirmation from the Israeli or Iranian governments of a cease-fire, but Qatar has long worked to present itself as capable of narrowing the gaps between warring parties.
Israel widens its targets in another series of strikes on the Iranian capital.
Iran’s Nuclear Dreams May Survive Even a Devastating American Blow
Through revolution and upheaval, the program has become intertwined with the country’s security and national identity.
6 Trump Voters React to the U.S.’ Bombing of Nuclear Sites in Iran
In interviews, Trump supporters expressed a range of emotions — anger, wariness and avid support. But the dominant theme? Anxiety about what comes next.
Small Protests Against the U.S. Attack in Iran Sprouted Up Over the Weekend
The last-minute demonstrations drew hundreds of people in some cities, fewer in others. Many expressed displeasure with the Iranian leadership but were against any more U.S. involvement in another war.
Satellite Images Show What U.S. May Have Targeted at Iran’s Fordo Nuclear Site
Ventilation shafts “are probably the most vulnerable points of the facility,” one expert said.
After U.S. Strikes, Iranian Officials Try to Project a Sense of Normalcy
The mood in the government after the U.S. attacks is one of defeat and humiliation. But state media are showing people going about their daily routines.
Trump Picks a Side on Entering the War in Iran, for Now
Even as he announced the strikes on Iran, President Trump appeared to be rapidly trying to get himself back to the middle by insisting the operation was a one-off.
Gulf Countries Voice Concern After U.S. Attack on Iran Nuclear Sites
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other Gulf Arab countries expressed dismay over the American attack, but stopped short of condemning the United States, a key ally.
Russia, ‘a Friend’ of Iran, Seems Unlikely to Offer Much Help
Iran’s Fordo Nuclear Site Said to Look Severely Damaged, Not Destroyed
Initial military assessments of the buried nuclear site contrast with the statement on the strike there made by President Trump.
Some Israelis Expect New Era After U.S. Strikes on Iran. Others Are Skeptical.
Both elation and fear were widespread in Israel amid uncertainty over what comes next.
Trump’s Strike on Iran Cements Netanyahu’s Political Comeback
The United States’ overnight attack could cause further escalation. To Israelis, it is already seen as a victory for Israel, and for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Will Iran Decide to Retaliate Against the U.S.?
The Supreme Leader may choose to back down after a first round of retaliation, or prefer martyrdom and building a nuclear weapon.
