Israel was able to track the movements of key Iranian figures and assassinate them during the 12-day war this spring by following the cellphones carried by members of their security forces.
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European Officials Press Iran on Nuclear Talks. Here’s What to Know.
Three European powers will meet with an Iranian minister to try to reopen negotiations over Iran’s nuclear activities and avoid reimposing harsh sanctions.
European Officials Press Iran on Nuclear Talks. Here’s What to Know.
Three European powers will meet with an Iranian minister to try to reopen negotiations over Iran’s nuclear activities and avoid reimposing harsh sanctions.
European Officials Press Iran on Nuclear Talks. Here’s What to Know.
Three European powers will meet with an Iranian minister to try to reopen negotiations over Iran’s nuclear activities and avoid reimposing harsh sanctions.
European Officials Press Iran on Nuclear Talks. Here’s What to Know.
Three European powers will meet with an Iranian minister to try to reopen negotiations over Iran’s nuclear activities and avoid reimposing harsh sanctions.
Iran’s Leaders Turn to a New Brand of Nationalism After Israeli and U.S. Attacks
The theocratic government is repurposing folklore and patriotic anthems as it seeks to channel national outrage into increasing its support at home.
Khamenei Appears in Public for First Time Since Israel War Began
The long absence of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, from public life had fueled speculation about his health and threats to his life.
Ali Shamkhani, Top Iran Official, Survived Israeli Strike
Rear Adm. Ali Shamkhani was seen struggling to walk with a cane at a funeral procession this weekend for military commanders killed in the 12-day war.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Says Nuclear Facilities ‘Seriously Damaged’
The assessment came hours after the country’s supreme leader had downplayed the damage the U.S. strikes had caused.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei Makes First Public Comments in Almost a Week
In a video, the Iranian supreme leader downplays damage to the country’s nuclear program, after not being seen publicly for nearly a week.
Where Is Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has not been seen publicly or heard from in nearly a week. That absence has surprised and unnerved everyone from political insiders to the general public.
What to Know About the U.S. Strike on Iran, and Iran’s Retaliation
Israel also launched wide-ranging strikes on Tehran, a day after the United States attacked three Iranian nuclear sites.
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.
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.
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.
As Iran and Israel Battle, the Rest of the Mideast Fears What’s Next
The fight between two well-armed regional powers has their neighbors worried about the conflict spreading, a concern worsened by the prospect of U.S. involvement.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Planning for His Possible Assassination, Picks Successors
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has not only picked replacements in his chain of military command in case they are killed in Israeli strikes, he has also named three senior clerics to replace him should he, too, be slain.
An Iran Deal in Two Weeks? Hard to Achieve, Even if Trump Really Wants One.
Negotiating with Tehran is time-consuming and difficult under the best of circumstances. And it remains unclear whether President Trump’s 14-day clock is more than a way to buy time for military preparations.
Thousands Protest Across the Middle East as Israel-Iran Conflict Deepens
Demonstrators took to the streets of Iran, Iraq and Lebanon on Friday after midday prayers, expressing anger at Israel’s widening offensive.
What Happens if Trump Decides to Strike Iran or Assassinate Its Leader?
If the United States bombs an underground uranium enrichment facility in Iran or kills the country’s supreme leader, it could kick off a more dangerous and unpredictable phase in the war.
Forced to Wait for Trump, Israel Faces Strategic Dilemma in Iran
The Israeli military needs American help to destroy a key nuclear site in Iran. Waiting for that help comes with risks for Israel.
Iran’s Foreign Minister to Meet With European Counterparts Amid War Fears
The meetings with the top diplomats from Britain, France and Germany are viewed as a last-ditch effort to avoid a dangerous escalation in the conflict between Iran and Israel.
U.S. Spy Agencies Assess Iran Remains Undecided on Building a Bomb
U.S. intelligence officials said Iran was likely to pivot toward producing a nuclear weapon if the U.S. attacked a main uranium enrichment site, or if Israel killed its supreme leader.
Iranian Missile Hits Israeli Hospital as Trump Appears to Put Off U.S. Action
President Trump said he would decide within two weeks whether the United States would intervene militarily in the war against Iran, according to the White House press secretary.
Will Israel’s Interceptors Outlast Iran’s Missiles? The Answer May Shape the War.
Israel has a world-leading missile interception system but its bank of interceptors is finite.
Iran Has Its Back Against the Wall
The Iranian regime finds itself in its most difficult position 46 years after the revolution that brought it to power. But does it mean the end?
Iran Rejects Trump’s Call for ‘Surrender’ in War With Israel
President Trump did not rule out U.S. military intervention on behalf of Israel, saying, “Nobody knows what I’m going to do.”
Oil Prices Climb as Trump Calls for Iran’s ‘Surrender’
They rose more than 4 percent as traders wondered if the United States would take a more active role in the conflict between Israel and Iran.
Israel Says It Killed a Top Iranian Military Leader as Trump Calls for Iran’s Surrender
Maj. Gen. Ali Shadmani had been in the job for mere days. News of his death came as President Trump called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender” and threatened its supreme leader.
Who Is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader?
The cleric has ruled for more than three decades, spearheading a policy of backing proxy groups to wield influence across the Middle East.
Trump calls for Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ and threatens its supreme leader.
The president wrote in a social media post that the United States knew his location.
Who Is Ali Shadmani, the Iranian Military Leader Israel Said It Killed?
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Israel Strikes Iran State Broadcaster, Widening Attacks
Israel’s escalated offensive indicates that its aims go beyond dismantling Iran’s nuclear program.
Israel’s Attack in Iran Echoes Its Strategy Against Hezbollah
Israel decimated the group’s leadership last fall and degraded its military capabilities. Can the same strategy work against a far more powerful foe?
Defying Calls for De-Escalation, Israel and Iran Exchange Deadly Fire
As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to fight “as long as it takes,” Iran fired missiles at Israel, and Israeli warplanes attacked air defenses around Tehran.
