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A Weakened Hezbollah Resists Pressure to Give Up Its Weapons
ByNeil MacFarquhar and Hwaida Saad August 4, 2025August 6, 2025

The Lebanese militant group has lost much of its power since the recent war with Israel. But it is balking at demands to surrender whatever is left of its once formidable arsenal.

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Officials in Iran Suspect Sabotage in Wave of Fires and Explosions
ByFarnaz Fassihi and Erika Solomon July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

For weeks, fires and explosions have been reported almost daily in Iran. Officials are investigating what they think is a coordinated campaign.

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Four More Rescued in Red Sea, as Houthis Vow to Keep Up Attacks
ByIsmaeel Naar July 10, 2025

A total of 10 crew members have been rescued so far after Yemeni militants sank a Greek-owned cargo ship in the Red Sea.

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Four More Rescued in Red Sea, as Houthis Vow to Keep Up Attacks
ByIsmaeel Naar July 10, 2025

A total of 10 crew members have been rescued so far after Yemeni militants sank a Greek-owned cargo ship in the Red Sea.

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The Cost of Victory: Israel Overpowered Its Foes, but Deepened Its Isolation
ByMichael D. Shear July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

It is more secure from threats than at any time since its founding. But the war in Gaza, and attacks on Iran and Lebanon, have undercut Israel’s standing among the world’s democracies.

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Amid War With Israel, Iran Pursues Enemies From Within
ByErika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi June 28, 2025June 28, 2025

Iranian authorities are sweeping up hundreds of people deemed suspected spies or infiltrators. Some worry the campaign could become a broader crackdown on political opponents and minorities.

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Says Nuclear Facilities ‘Seriously Damaged’
ByFarnaz Fassihi June 27, 2025June 27, 2025

The assessment came hours after the country’s supreme leader had downplayed the damage the U.S. strikes had caused.

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Where Is the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranians Ask
ByFarnaz Fassihi June 26, 2025

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has not been seen publicly or heard from in nearly a week. That absence has surprised and unnerved everyone from political insiders to the general public.

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Where Is Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
ByFarnaz Fassihi June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has not been seen publicly or heard from in nearly a week. That absence has surprised and unnerved everyone from political insiders to the general public.

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Iran’s Attack on a U.S. Base in Qatar Is a Nightmare Come True for Gulf States
ByVivian Nereim June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

The countries have long worried about being sucked into regional war as they juggle relations with Washington, their security guarantor, while seeking to improve ties with Tehran.

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