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U.K. Advisers Sent to U.S. to Help Develop Options to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
ByStephen Castle March 19, 2026March 20, 2026

The move comes after President Trump sharply criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not supporting his initial military strikes on Iran.

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Israeli Officials Said U.S. Was Told About South Pars Attack
ByIsabel Kershner March 19, 2026March 22, 2026

President Trump first said the United States “knew nothing” about an attack on the gas field in Iran, which sent global oil and gas prices soaring. He then said he cautioned Israel against it.

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Why Trump Keeps Saying ‘Nuclear’
By March 18, 2026

Our national security reporter David E. Sanger describes how President Trump is considering a risky commando operation at an Iranian nuclear site.

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Why Trump Keeps Saying ‘Nuclear’
By March 18, 2026

Our national security reporter David E. Sanger describes how President Trump is considering a risky commando operation at an Iranian nuclear site.

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A Lebanese Cafe on the Edge of Destruction
ByNYT > World > Middle East March 18, 2026March 19, 2026

Near the center of Beirut, one image captures the aftermath of an Israeli strike.

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Iran’s South Pars Gas Field Is Attacked, Sending Energy Prices Soaring
ByRavi Mattu and Rebecca F. Elliott March 18, 2026

The field is part of a vast gas reservoir shared by Iran and Qatar. The strike appeared to be one of the most significant attacks on an energy site since the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran began.

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Energy Facilities Attacked in Iran and Qatar, Sending Prices Soaring
ByRavi Mattu and Rebecca F. Elliott March 18, 2026March 19, 2026

The strikes appeared to be some of the most significant attacks on energy sites since the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran began almost three weeks ago.

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Israel Has Killed Esmaeil Khatib, Iran’s Intelligence Minister
ByIsabel Kershner and Amelia Nierenberg March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

The Israeli military said on Wednesday that it had killed Esmaeil Khatib in an airstrike. Iran confirmed the killing.

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Over 200 Ukrainian Experts in Middle East to Help Fight Drones, Zelensky Says
ByCassandra Vinograd March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

President Volodymyr Zelensky said that 11 countries in the region have asked for Kyiv’s assistance. Russia has launched such drones against Ukraine for years.

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Israel Intensifies Strikes on Beirut, Escalating Its Campaign Against Hezbollah
ByChristina Goldbaum, Sarah Chaayto and John Yoon March 18, 2026March 19, 2026

The Israeli military widened its attacks to the districts in the center of the Lebanese capital, destroying buildings, forcing residents to flee and killing at least 10.

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