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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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A Toothless Iran? Missile and Drone Strikes Show It Can Still Inflict Pain.
ByNicholas Kulish, Helene Cooper, Isabel Kershner and Erika Solomon March 29, 2026March 29, 2026

A wave of strikes across the Middle East in recent days shows that Iran has not lost the capacity to retaliate.

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Iran Moves to Assert Control Over Strait While Trading Strikes With Israel
ByEuan Ward, Yeganeh Torbati, Adam Rasgon and Michael Levenson March 27, 2026March 28, 2026

Two ships turned back after being warned not to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday. Iran said strikes in the country had hit a uranium processing plant and industrial sites.

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Elon Musk Joins in Phone Call Between Donald Trump and Narendra Modi
ByEdward Wong, Theodore Schleifer, Tyler Pager and Ryan Mac March 27, 2026

Mr. Musk’s participation was notable because it is rare for a private citizen to be on a call between heads of state. It also suggests that Mr. Musk is back on better terms with the president.

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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Thursday
ByEve Sampson March 26, 2026March 27, 2026

For a second time, President Trump extended the deadline for Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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G.O.P. Senator Weighs Forcing Congress to Vote to Authorize the Iran War
ByMegan Mineiro and Robert Jimison March 26, 2026

Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska is drafting a formal authorization for the use of military force in Iran, seeking to put some parameters around the operation as the Trump administration has boxed out Congress.

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Trump Extends Iran Deadline on Strait of Hormuz as Stocks Tumble
ByErica L. Green, Adam Rasgon, Eshe Nelson and Thomas Fuller March 26, 2026March 27, 2026

President Trump pivoted after escalating threats. Israel also announced it had killed an Iranian commander leading efforts to block the Strait of Hormuz to almost all shipping traffic.

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Trump Says He’s Talking With Iran. Iran Says He’s Not. Here’s Why.
ByJim Tankersley March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

The president has domestic and international political motivations for touting negotiations to end the war. Iran has similar ones to deny discussions.

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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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Iraq Summons U.S. Diplomat After Attack on Military Base
ByIsmaeel Naar March 25, 2026

The attack came a day after a separate strike on the same base, which hosts units viewed by the United States as allies of Iran.

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