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The Bombing of Iran May Teach an Unwelcome Lesson on Nuclear Weapons
ByMark Landler June 25, 2025

Will America’s pre-emptive strike discourage other countries from pursuing a weapon — or just the opposite?

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The Bombing of Iran May Teach an Unwelcome Lesson on Nuclear Weapons
ByMark Landler June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

Will America’s pre-emptive strike discourage other countries from pursuing a weapon — or just the opposite?

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How Iran Became Isolated
By June 24, 2025

Christina Goldbaum, a New York Times reporter, and Katrin Bennhold, a senior writer on the international desk, discuss how the power dynamics in the Middle East could change as Iran has become more isolated.

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How Qatar Helped Broker the Israel-Iran Cease-Fire
ByAdam Rasgon June 24, 2025June 25, 2025

In public, Qatar was insisting on the right to defend itself after Iran attacked a U.S. military site in the emirate. Behind the scenes, it was already mediating a truce between Israel and Iran.

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What to Know About the Cease-Fire Between Israel and Iran
ByFrancesca Regalado June 24, 2025June 25, 2025

President Trump said the truce was holding after lashing out at both countries for seemingly violating the agreement.

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Iran, With Advance Warning, Fires Missiles at American Base in Qatar
ByFarnaz Fassihi, Adam Rasgon, Eric Schmitt and Michael Levenson June 23, 2025

The Pentagon said there were no reports of casualties after the strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and President Trump said it was time for peace.

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Trump Says ‘Time for Peace’ After Iran Gives Warning Before Firing on U.S. Base
ByFarnaz Fassihi, Adam Rasgon, Eric Schmitt and Michael Levenson June 23, 2025June 24, 2025

The Pentagon said there were no reports of casualties after the strike on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and President Trump said it was time for peace.

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Netanyahu Says Israel Is ‘Very, Very Close’ to Achieving Its Goals in Iran War
ByAaron Boxerman June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the bombing campaign aimed to end the threats from Tehran’s nuclear program and ballistic missiles. He did not give a timetable for stopping the strikes.

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Is the U.S. at War With Iran? What to Know About Trump, Congress and War Powers
ByMichael Crowley and Edward Wong June 22, 2025

President Trump avoided asking Congress for permission before striking Iran, despite the Constitution saying only the legislature can declare war.

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Is the U.S. at War With Iran? What to Know About Trump, Congress and War Powers
ByMichael Crowley and Edward Wong June 22, 2025June 23, 2025

President Trump avoided asking Congress for permission before striking Iran, despite the Constitution saying only the legislature can declare war.

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