Intelligence officials have been skeptical that a popular uprising could dislodge the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, which controls much of Iran’s security apparatus.
Masoud Pezeshkian, the Iranian president, apologized for Iranian strikes on Gulf states before backtracking after criticism from other Iranian leaders. Despite his remarks, Iran has continued its attacks.
The waves of bombings reveal a broad effort to ravage the country’s leadership and security services.
From London to Rome and beyond, leaders are facing diplomatic headwinds and criticism at home as they take part in a conflict they did not seek.
Humanitarians proposed a loophole in international law. Decades later, Trump is jumping through it.
Humanitarians proposed a loophole in international law. Decades later, Trump is jumping through it.
President Vladimir V. Putin threatened to cut off remaining gas supplies to Europe as the Iran war drives a surge in energy costs.
The sale had been under informal review in Congress, but the State Department declared an emergency because of the war in Iran.
U.S. strikes have heavily targeted Iran’s large ships and bases, but its Revolutionary Guard navy is a more nimble force.
After meeting with defense contractors at the White House, President Trump said the companies were all committed to increasing production.