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U.S. Ability to Determine What Comes Next in Iran Might Be Limited
ByJulian E. Barnes and Tyler Pager February 28, 2026

Questions remain about how much effort the Trump administration will put into changing the Iranian government.

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Netanyahu Takes His Shot at Regime Change in Iran
ByDavid M. Halbfinger February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

The United States and Israel have declared their war aim as paving the way for a popular uprising against the government in Tehran.

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Members of U.S. Congress Are Divided on U.S. Strikes in Iran
ByMegan Mineiro and Jonathan Wolfe February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

As explosions rocked Tehran, Republicans largely voiced support as Democrats warned about a costly and unauthorized conflict.

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As U.S. Bombs Tehran, Some Iranians Feel Abandoned by Their Leaders
ByFarnaz Fassihi February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

The government provided little advice in the days before the attacks or as the bombs fell, more than a dozen Iranians said in interviews.

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Israelis Take Shelter as Sirens Warn of Incoming Missiles
ByAzam Ahmed, Gabby Sobelman and Aaron Boxerman February 28, 2026February 28, 2026

People across the country took cover from Iran’s retaliatory strikes. “Oh, I did not miss this sound,” one woman said of the air raid alerts.

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Here’s the latest.
ByAaron Boxerman, Farnaz Fassihi, Ronen Bergman and Helene Cooper February 28, 2026March 1, 2026

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Iran’s Students Are Protesting Again. Here’s Why.
BySanam Mahoozi and Erika Solomon February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

The unrest underlines the intensity of domestic discontent, even as Tehran’s government grapples with the threat of U.S. strikes. Here’s what to know.

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A Trump Call Ignited Saudi-U.A.E. Feud
ByVivian Nereim February 27, 2026February 28, 2026

A request made to President Trump about the war in Sudan is at the heart of a diplomatic dispute between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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Trump’s Foreign Policy: Resurrecting Empire
ByEdward Wong February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

President Trump’s approach is a revival of the mission of empire — acquiring the territories and resources of sovereign peoples.

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Iranians Cite Progress in Talks, but a Marathon Session Produces No Deal
ByFarnaz Fassihi and David E. Sanger February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Representatives of the countries were in Geneva this week to discuss the fate of Iran’s nuclear program.

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