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U.S. and Iran Are Talking About Ways to End the War: What to Know
ByAaron Boxerman and Adam Rasgon March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

The United States is discussing ways to end hostilities with Iran, even as the Pentagon dispatches more troops.

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NATO’s ‘Trump Whisperer’ Faces Blowback Over Support for Iran War
BySteven Erlanger and Lara Jakes March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Critics say Mark Rutte, the alliance’s secretary general, has gone beyond his remit by openly supporting a war that does not directly involve Europe’s collective defense.

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Senate Republicans Again Block Bid to Halt Iran War Without Authorization
ByMegan Mineiro March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Senate Democrats failed for the third time to advance a resolution that would force the removal of troops from hostilities in Iran unless Congress approves offensive operations.

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Iran’s New Security Chief Is a Hard-Line Former Guards Commander
ByYeganeh Torbati March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr replaces Ali Larijani, who was killed last week in an Israeli strike. He has a history of expanding the Guards’ reach into Iran’s politics.

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Saudi Leader Is Said to Push Trump to Continue Iran War in Recent Calls
ByJulian E. Barnes, Tyler Pager and Eric Schmitt March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sees a “historic opportunity” to remake the region, according to people briefed by U.S. officials on the conversations.

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Trump Says U.S. Is Negotiating With Iran, Which Publicly Denies His Claim
ByLuke Broadwater, Aaron Boxerman, Erika Solomon and Thomas Fuller March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

“Very, very strong talks,” President Trump claimed. Fake news, replied an Iranian parliamentary leader.

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Pentagon Officials Weigh Deployment of Airborne Troops for Iran War
ByGreg Jaffe and Eric Schmitt March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

The combat forces would come from a brigade of about 3,000 soldiers capable of deploying anywhere in the world within 18 hours.

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Iranians Fear Trump’s Threat to Strike Power Plants
ByFarnaz Fassihi March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

With President Trump threatening to strike Iranian power plants, some war-weary civilians are panicking over a possible new debacle.

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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Sunday
ByEphrat Livni March 22, 2026March 23, 2026

The Israeli military said its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon would intensify, while Iran threatened to attack civilian infrastructure if President Trump followed through with an ultimatum.

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U.S. Pauses Sanctions on Some Iranian Oil to Get More to Market
ByAlan Rappeport March 20, 2026March 21, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent estimated that the move would add about 140 million barrels of crude to the oil market.

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