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Trump’s Threats to Europe Put Its Leaders in a Double Bind Over Iran
ByMark Landler March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

European politicians risk angering their voters if they join America’s war. Yet they could also face domestic upheaval if they take no action to reopen shipping routes that Iran has blocked and ease an energy crisis.

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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Wednesday
ByEphrat Livni March 25, 2026

The fighting continued while conditions for a possible cease-fire were debated.

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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Wednesday
ByEphrat Livni March 25, 2026

The fighting continued while conditions for a possible cease-fire were debated.

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U.S. Circulates Iran Peace Plan While Sending Troops to the Middle East
ByDavid E. Sanger March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

The 2,000 paratroopers heading to the region may give President Trump more leverage in negotiations, but they also leave him with the option of doubling down on military force.

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Storms Forecast to Bring Heavy Rain Across the Middle East
ByNazaneen Ghaffar March 25, 2026March 26, 2026

Some places could record a year’s worth of rain this week.

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Iranians Reject Trump’s Offer for Cease-Fire but Signal Openness to Talks
ByFarnaz Fassihi, Shashank Bengali and Sanam Mahoozi March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Iran does not want a momentary pause in the fighting, fearing that Israel and the United States would use that opportunity to beef up their forces before resuming strikes.

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Cheap Drones Remain Wild Card in Iran war
ByNicholas Kulish March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Stopping Iran’s production of drones is critical to opening the Strait of Hormuz and halting its attacks on Gulf nations. But can it be done?

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Israel says it is expanding ‘buffer zone’ in Lebanon – as it happened
ByEva Corlett March 25, 2026March 26, 2026

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Iran Says ‘Non-Hostile’ Ships Can Sail Through the Strait of Hormuz
ByPeter Eavis March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Ships with no ties to Israel or the United States would be allowed to pass, the government said, but it was unclear if any vessels would try.

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Iran Signals Resilience With Volley of Missiles Across Middle East
ByYeganeh Torbati, Gabby Sobelman, Erica L. Green and Thomas Fuller March 24, 2026March 25, 2026

The barrage continued as officials said the U.S. had sent Iran a 15-point plan to end the war. But Iranian officials have publicly denied that Washington and Tehran are talking directly.

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