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With a Deal Seemingly Close, the U.S. Faces an Iran More Willing to Withstand Pressure
BySteven Erlanger June 13, 2026June 13, 2026

Iran’s new, more militaristic leaders have already survived the worst that America and Israel can deliver, and seem readier to take risks.

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Israel Is Building Army Base in Jenin, Flouting 1990s Pact With Palestinians
ByDavid M. Halbfinger and Adam Rasgon June 12, 2026June 12, 2026

Critics say the move would help the Israeli military protect increased settlement activity near Palestinian population centers in the West Bank.

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Iran’s Attacks on Gulf States Underscore Targeted Countries’ Dependence on U.S.
ByVivian Nereim June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

The targeted countries host sprawling American military bases and thousands of personnel at a time when the United States is waging war against Iran.

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Can the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Survive Days of Strikes?
ByLara Jakes June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Analysts saw little prospect of either President Trump or Tehran backing down after days of exchanging fire.

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Indian Sailors Made Frantic Calls for Help After U.S. Missile Strike off Oman
ByPragati K.B. June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

The 24 crew members were stranded for more than two hours before being rescued by an Omani military helicopter. The U.S. military said that the ship had violated its blockade of Iran.

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U.S. Strikes Iran After Trump Vows to Retaliate for Downed Helicopter
ByEric Schmitt, Maggie Haberman, Euan Ward and Michael Levenson June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

The retaliatory U.S. attacks came on Tuesday as Israeli forces pounded southern Lebanon while targeting Hezbollah.

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Israel Strikes Lebanese City of Tyre as U.S.-Brokered Truce Falters
ByEuan Ward June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

The bombardment followed Israeli evacuation warning for the entire city, a day after Iran threatened to attack Israel again if it kept up its offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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Iran and Israel Pull Back, After Fierce Exchange of Attacks
ByAaron Boxerman, Farnaz Fassihi, Ronen Bergman and Maggie Haberman June 8, 2026

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militia, is complicating efforts to end the war in Iran.

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After new attacks, Israelis lament a ‘never-ending loop of war.’
ByAdam Rasgon June 8, 2026

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No Calm for Tehran’s Residents as Iran-Israel Fighting Resumes
ByFarnaz Fassihi June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

As explosions sounded in the Iranian capital, people frantically checked phones and social media to see whether they were under attack again.

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