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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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What to Know About the U.S. Attacks on Iran
ByLynsey Chutel February 28, 2026March 1, 2026

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in the major assault launched by the United States and Israel.

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What to Know About U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Amid Trump Threats
ByFarnaz Fassihi February 26, 2026February 27, 2026

President Trump has kept up a steady drumbeat of threats and built up U.S. troops in the region. Iran’s task is to give him a win but also preserve some semblance of nuclear enrichment.

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For Iran’s Rulers, Refusing U.S. Demands Is a Risk Worth Taking
ByErika Solomon February 23, 2026February 28, 2026

The government in Tehran sees capitulating to Washington’s demands on uranium enrichment and ballistic missiles as riskier to its survival than going to war, analysts say.

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Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack
ByJulian E. Barnes, David E. Sanger, Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt February 22, 2026February 28, 2026

The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran.

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Iran Students Protest for Second Day Despite State Crackdown
ByErika Solomon, Sanam Mahoozi and Devon Lum February 22, 2026February 22, 2026

Student groups reported protests at universities in Iran’s two largest cities as the government grapples with domestic discontent and the threat of U.S. strikes.

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Inside Iran’s Preparations for War and Plans for Survival
ByFarnaz Fassihi February 22, 2026February 28, 2026

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has entrusted Ali Larijani, the top national security official, to ensure the Islamic Republic endures any military attacks and targeted killings.

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Iran’s Students Hold Anti-Regime Protests as Universities Reopen
ByLeily Nikounazar, Pranav Baskar and Devon Lum February 21, 2026February 21, 2026

Students helped grow initial protests into a national movement crushed by the government. As the new semester began, they chanted and marched again.

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Iranians Mourn Slain Protesters With ‘Revolutionary Rage’
ByErika Solomon and Leily Nikounazar February 17, 2026February 17, 2026

The authorities moved to suppress shows of defiance at ceremonies commemorating 40 days since the death of protesters.

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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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