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Takeaways From Hegseth’s Testimony on Iran War and His Tenure
ByJohn Ismay and Megan Mineiro April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

It was Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s first public appearance before Congress since Operation Epic Fury began in late February.

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The World Needs Natural Gas Now, but the U.S. Is Exporting All It Can
ByIvan Penn April 28, 2026April 28, 2026

Even the largest global supplier of liquefied natural gas can’t make up for the shortfall since the war in Iran cut off an important source.

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Venice Biennale Bars Awards for Countries Facing Crimes Against Humanity Charges
ByRemy Tumin April 24, 2026

The jury said it would “refrain from considering” countries whose leaders are facing charges of crimes against humanity, which would affect Israel and Russia.

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How the Cole Disaster Drove the U.S. to Develop New Warship Defenses
ByNicholas Kulish, John Ismay and Constant Méheut April 21, 2026

The Navy destroyers enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports carry weapons fielded after an American warship was attacked and nearly sunk more than 25 years ago.

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Iran War Drives Deeper Oil Shock Than Prices Reveal
ByRebecca F. Elliott April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

The war with Iran is preventing huge amounts of oil from flowing out of the Persian Gulf, but the prices that many people track don’t fully capture the scale of the disruption.

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What Defines a Civilian Target in War?
ByThomas Gibbons-Neff April 7, 2026

It is illegal for any military to target civilians, as President Trump has suggested he would in threats against Iran. But the U.S. has sought significant leeway in defining a civilian target.

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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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Ukraine Finalizes Air Defense Deals With Gulf Nations Amid War in Mideast
ByAndrew E. Kramer March 28, 2026March 28, 2026

The Ukrainian president visited the Middle East, where he sought to shift his country from a recipient of military aid to a supplier.

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Trump Draws Bipartisan Backlash for Easing Oil Sanctions on Russia and Iran
ByRobert Jimison March 25, 2026March 26, 2026

Republicans and Democrats alike have criticized the Trump administration’s moves, taken to stabilize oil markets rocked by the war with Iran, warning that it is benefiting two U.S. adversaries.

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Trump’s Threat to ‘Obliterate’ Iran’s Power Stations Could Constitute a War Crime, Rights Experts Say
ByThomas Gibbons-Neff and John Ismay March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Intentionally targeting the country’s energy infrastructure could constitute a war crime under international law.

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