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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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How Iran Gained Leverage in the War
ByAmanda Taub May 20, 2026

Outmatched militarily, Iran used “triangular coercion” by attacking Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. It points to a long-term U.S. vulnerability.

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How Iran Gained Leverage in the War
ByAmanda Taub May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Outmatched militarily, Iran used “triangular coercion” by attacking Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. It points to a long-term U.S. vulnerability.

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Deadly Israeli Strikes Erode Cease-Fire in Lebanon
ByEuan Ward and Abdi Latif Dahir May 9, 2026May 9, 2026

Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has shown little sign of abating, with Hezbollah also continuing to attack Israeli troops, and both sides accusing the other of violating a U.S.-brokered truce.

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As Israel Entrenches, Frustration With Hezbollah Turns to Support
ByChristina Goldbaum and David Guttenfelder May 1, 2026May 2, 2026

With the cease-fire fraying and Israel demolishing villages in the south, many Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon are putting aside their annoyance with the group and turning to it for protection.

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Gallows Humor Provides Respite From Mideast Wars
ByAbdi Latif Dahir April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Arab digital creators on social media are turning out edgy material to cope with the conflicts and bring levity to a pain that often feels too raw.

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Hezbollah Vows to Keep Its Weapons as Lebanon Says Israeli Strikes Killed 14
ByAaron Boxerman April 27, 2026April 27, 2026

Despite a cease-fire, Israel and Hezbollah have been trading attacks almost daily.

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How People in Lebanon Are Reacting to Talks With Israel
ByAbdi Latif Dahir April 23, 2026

The Lebanese are deeply divided over whether rare direct talks with Israel are a good thing.

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Why Lebanon’s Government Has Struggled to Contain Hezbollah
ByLeo Sands April 17, 2026

Lebanon’s government has been caught between Western demands to disarm the Shiite Muslim militant group and fears of inflaming sectarian tensions.

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In northern Israel, relief at the cease-fire is overshadowed by unease.
ByJohnatan Reiss April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Residents are wary that the truce may offer only a temporary reprieve after weeks of rocket fire by Hezbollah.

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