Iran
Video Purporting to Show Iranian Attack on Israel Is Actually a Ukraine Strike on Crimea
Analysts have used geolocation to show that the video was taken in Sevastopol.
Iran Launches Direct Attack on Israel
Plus: Former President Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial begins.
Israelis Prepare for a New Front as Operations in Gaza Abate
Iran and its proxies may be eyeing another attack, according to U.S. and Israeli officials.
Strike In Syria Kills Top Iranian Commander
Could this alleged Israeli attack open a new chapter in Iran’s proxy wars?
What Mohammad Reza Zahedi’s Death Means for Iran
Replacing him will be a challenge, but not an insurmountable one.
The Biden Administration Has an Opportunity to Rein In Iran
The strong response to proxy strikes in early February shows it can be done.
The Roots of Strife in Iran Run Deep
‘What Iranians Want’ chronicles the foundations of the Women, Life, and Freedom protest movement.
When Iran Goes Nuclear
The Islamic Republic will be even more aggressive toward Israel and improve its standing with Russia and China.
Countering the Coming Drone War
The U.S. faces a rapidly evolving drone threat. Can the Pentagon and industrial base keep up?
Iran’s Escalation Game
Will the United States’ attacks against Iran-backed militias be enough to deter the Islamic Republic?
U.S. Steps Up Offensive Against Iranian Proxies
Will the Biden administration’s latest actions be enough to deter attacks on U.S. troops and treasure?
Iran-Backed Forces Kill Three U.S. Soldiers
After the tragedy in Jordan, Biden considers his options.
Biden—Finally—Responds to Houthi Aggression
In doing so, the president exposed rank hypocrisy from the right and the left.
Why Iraq Is Calling for the Withdrawal of U.S. Forces
And why that might actually make sense.
Hitting the Houthis at Home
After months of attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, the U.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen.
Why the Islamic State Bombing in Iran Should Have Western Leaders Worried
The terrorist group has regrouped and adapted—and it’s trying to exploit regional tensions.