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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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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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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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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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