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U.S. Turns Up Pressure on Iraq to Distance Itself From Iran
ByRaja Abdulrahim, Falih Hassan, Edward Wong and Erika Solomon April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Washington is demanding that the Baghdad government dismantle Iran-backed Iraqi militias that have been attacking Americans and U.S. sites there recently.

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In Qatar, Trapped Between the U.S. and Iran, War Forced a Reckoning
ByVivian Nereim April 19, 2026

The gas-rich Gulf nation is in a state of “strategic shock” after the war dealt a serious blow to its economy, sending ripples around the world.

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Hezbollah Is Willing to Cooperate With a Cease-Fire With Israel. For Now.
ByPranav Baskar April 18, 2026April 19, 2026

The leader of the Iran-backed militia said that a more durable cease-fire with Israel would require the fulfillment of a list of longstanding demands.

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Lebanon’s Cease-Fire Buys Time, Not a Way Out
ByEuan Ward April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

The country’s leadership secured a truce through risky talks with Israel, but the government now finds itself caught between competing pressures.

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With Iran War on Pause, Political Battle Resumes Over Israeli Democracy
ByDavid M. Halbfinger April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

A court fight over Itamar Ben-Gvir, an extremist who oversees the police, pits the attorney general against Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing government.

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Trump Breaks With Meloni, Italy’s Leader, Amid Dispute Over Pope and Iran
ByJason Horowitz April 15, 2026April 16, 2026

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was once considered one of President Trump’s closest European allies. Their friendship now appears in danger.

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Iran’s Top Negotiator Says Talks Failed Because U.S. Failed to Win Trust
ByAnushka Patil April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

Iranian officials said that while Iran had approached the negotiations in good faith, the U.S. team had not gained the Iranian delegation’s trust.

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‘I’m Fed Up.’ Frustrated With Trump, Starmer Embraces Other Allies.
ByMichael D. Shear April 10, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain is strengthening ties in Europe and the Middle East as the once-special relationship with America sours.

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Iran’s Battered Leaders Emerge From War Confident — and With New Cards
ByYeganeh Torbati and Erika Solomon April 9, 2026April 10, 2026

For Iran’s theocratic rulers, just surviving the U.S.-Israeli onslaught means victory. But the seeds of their next crisis may already be planted.

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Iran Cease-Fire Does Little to Convince Netanyahu’s Critics in Israel
ByIsabel Kershner April 8, 2026

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had already declared victory over Iran once, in June last year. Few Israelis believe that the goals he set this time will be met, either.

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