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Memorials for Iran’s Slain Protesters Wil Test of State Crackdown
ByErika Solomon and Leily Nikounazar February 17, 2026

Ceremonies commemorating the 40 days after protesters were killed are planned this week, challenging the authorities’ ability to restrain them.

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Iran Holds Exercises in Strait of Hormuz After Trump Threatens Military Action
ByAmelia Nierenberg and Sanam Mahoozi February 16, 2026

The day before nuclear talks were set to resume, Iran conducted live drills in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for oil and gas shipments.

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Iran Holds Exercises in Strait of Hormuz After Trump Threatens Military Action
ByAmelia Nierenberg and Sanam Mahoozi February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

The day before nuclear talks were set to resume, Iran conducted live drills in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for oil and gas shipments.

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Syrian Army Crosses New Threshold With Advances in Kurdish Regions
ByCarlotta Gall, Hussam Hammoud and Nanna Heitmann February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

The advance of the Syrian Army into Kurdish regions could put nearly all the country under one authority. But it ends a dream of autonomy for ethnic Kurds.

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Rage. Grief. Anxiety. The New Mood in Iran.
ByFarnaz Fassihi and Leily Nikounazar February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

In the aftermath of another wave of antigovernment unrest, Iran is gripped by a mood of collective grief and uncertainty about the future.

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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ Said to Raise Billions in First Pledges for Gaza
ByAdam Rasgon and Natan Odenheimer February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

The United Arab Emirates and the United States have each committed more than $1 billion to President Trump’s new international initiative, officials said.

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Why Iran’s Nuclear Program Isn’t the Only Threat
By February 11, 2026February 12, 2026

While talks with Iran have focused on its nuclear program, Israel’s greater immediate concern is Iran’s rebuilding of its ability to launch missiles at Israel, as it did during last year’s war. Our national security reporter Mark Mazzetti breaks down t…

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Hamas Would Keep Some Weapons Initially in Draft Gaza Plan
ByAdam Rasgon, Natan Odenheimer and Abu Bakr Bashir February 10, 2026

Israel is unlikely to withdraw its troops from the enclave before Hamas and other militant groups lay down their arms.

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Australia Visit by President Herzog of Israel Prompts Protest
ByEphrat Livni February 9, 2026February 10, 2026

Amid activists’ objections, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had invited President Isaac Herzog to visit to honor the victims of the Bondi Beach shooting.

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Prince William Visits Saudi Arabia for Delicate Diplomacy
ByMegan Specia February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

The heir to the British throne will meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as Britain and Saudi Arabia look to strengthen ties.

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