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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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Will Iran give up on ceasefire talks as strait of Hormuz blockade continues?
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor June 8, 2026

Chokehold on shipping route draws Houthis in Yemen back into conflict as commenters see ‘no turning back’Middle East crisis – live updatesIran’s reversion to large-scale military exchanges with Israel broadened the conflict that began in February not o…

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Houthis Threaten to Widen Iran War by Blocking Israeli Shipping in Red Sea
ByShuaib Almosawa and Vivian Nereim June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

The Yemeni militia group, which is backed by Iran, said it would impose a partial blockade in the waterway, a move that would further strangle supply routes and aggravate the conflict in the Mideast.

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Iran Threatens to Strike Beyond the Middle East if the U.S. Resumes Attacks
ByEuan Ward May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

The warning was issued as President Trump and Vice President JD Vance say progress is being made toward a deal, while keeping open the threat of renewed strikes.

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Here’s How Iran Could Respond to Renewed U.S.-Israeli Strikes
ByYeganeh Torbati May 19, 2026

In any new round of fighting, Iranian officials could adopt new tactics, including intensified strikes on neighbors and trying to close off a second strait.

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Oil Tanker Hijacking Stokes Fear of Links Between Houthi Rebels and Somali Pirates
ByPranav Baskar May 3, 2026May 3, 2026

The location and timing of the attack fueled concerns about collaboration between Somali pirates and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen under the cover of Mideast turmoil.

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Iran and U.S. Blockades in the Strait of Hormuz: What to Know
ByPranav Baskar April 24, 2026April 25, 2026

The foes are trying to exert control over the narrow passageway. Most ships aren’t moving. Here’s what to know.

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Pakistani Mediators Arrive in Tehran in Bid to Keep U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Alive
ByElian Peltier, Eric Schmitt, Jenny Gross and Thomas Fuller April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

The diplomacy came as the U.S. Navy locked down trade to Iranian ports, and Iran responded by threatening critical shipping routes across the region.

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Disagreement Over Lebanon’s Inclusion in Cease-Fire Threatens to Unravel It
ByFarnaz Fassihi April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

The U.S. says the deal didn’t include the country, but Iran says it did. Israel is bombarding Lebanon, and Iran wants to show it supports its allies.

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Weakened and Reluctant, Yemen’s Houthis Belatedly Enter War
ByIsmaeel Naar April 7, 2026

Analysts say their delay in supporting Iran is partly because their capabilities were severely degraded by the U.S.-Israeli campaign last year.

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