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The Iran War is Forcing Energy-Importing Countries to Turn Inward
ByRebecca F. Elliott June 8, 2026June 9, 2026

The Iran war is pushing countries to prioritize domestic energy in order to protect themselves from volatile oil and natural gas markets.

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Trump Seeks to Abolish Iran’s Nuclear Stockpile, a Problem He Helped Create
ByWilliam J. Broad and David E. Sanger April 25, 2026April 26, 2026

President Trump withdrew from the Obama-era nuclear accord in 2018, saying it was the worst deal ever. But Iran responded with an enrichment spree that haunts the negotiations to this day.

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What Was the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal?
ByMichael Crowley April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

President Trump has ridiculed President Barack Obama and the agreement, which he withdrew from during his first term. His critics say he could have avoided a war had he left it in place.

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Why the Iran War May Force Countries to Rely Less on Natural Gas
ByRebecca F. Elliott and Brad Plumer March 29, 2026

The U.S. and other exporters are poised for a windfall, but disruptions to Persian Gulf supplies are also pushing gas-buying countries to consider alternatives like coal, solar and nuclear energy.

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Trump’s Next Decision in War: Whether to Retrieve Iran’s Nuclear Fuel
ByDavid E. Sanger March 17, 2026March 18, 2026

A mission to seize or destroy Iran’s nuclear material would be one of the riskiest military operations in modern American history.

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Trump’s Next Decision in War: Whether to Retrieve Iran’s Nuclear Fuel
ByDavid E. Sanger March 17, 2026

A mission to seize or destroy Iran’s nuclear material would be one of the riskiest military operations in modern American history.

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A Critical Nuclear Site in Iran Is Spared During U.S.-Israeli Airstrikes, for Now
ByWilliam J. Broad March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

The Isfahan facility, suspected of storing a cache of enriched uranium, was smashed during the 12-day campaign last June.

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Iran’s Regime May Survive, but the Middle East Will Be Changed
BySteven Erlanger March 1, 2026

A badly weakened Iran will no longer intimidate or threaten its neighbors in the same way. The regional impact could be comparable to the collapse of the Soviet Union.

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With Possible Iran Strike Looming, U.S. Says Staff Can Leave Israel, and Urges Speed
ByNatan Odenheimer and David M. Halbfinger February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

In an email to embassy workers Friday morning, Ambassador Mike Huckabee warned them that if they wanted to leave Israel, they “should do so TODAY.”

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In Talks, Trump Won’t Allow Iran to Have Any Enriched Uranium
ByMichael Crowley February 6, 2026February 7, 2026

Can the two sides get past Iran’s claim that it has a “right” to enrich uranium?

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