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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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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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Putin Condemns Strikes on Iran but Stops Short of Offering Concrete Support

ByAnatoly Kurmanaev June 23, 2025

President Vladimir V. Putin met with Iran’s foreign minister on Monday, but did not explicitly call out Israel or the United States for their strikes on Russia’s longtime ally.

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Russia, ‘a Friend’ of Iran, Seems Unlikely to Offer Much Help

ByAnatoly Kurmanaev June 22, 2025

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Russia, ‘a Friend’ of Iran, Seems Unlikely to Offer Much Help

ByAnatoly Kurmanaev June 22, 2025

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Iran Has Its Back Against the Wall

ByRoger Cohen June 19, 2025June 20, 2025

The Iranian regime finds itself in its most difficult position 46 years after the revolution that brought it to power. But does it mean the end?

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Russia Stands Aside as Israel Attacks Iran

ByPaul Sonne June 17, 2025

Analysts say the Kremlin is prioritizing its own war against Ukraine, as well as its relations with Gulf nations that don’t want to see a stronger Iran.