The June 28 election to succeed President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash last month, comes as the country faces acute domestic and international challenges.
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What to Know About the Latest Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal
Neither Israel or Hamas have said definitively whether they would accept or reject a proposal outlined by President Biden, but sizable gaps between the two sides appear to remain.
Why Israel Seized the Philadelphi Corridor
An eight-mile-long strip of land between the Gaza Strip and Egypt is the latest focus of the Israeli assault on Hamas.
Why Israel Seized the Philadelphi Corridor
An eight-mile-long strip of land between the Gaza Strip and Egypt is the latest focus of the Israeli assault on Hamas.
Shooting Near Rafah Border Crossing Kills a Member of Egypt’s Security Forces
The Israeli military also reported a shooting at the border, where it is fighting Palestinian militants.
Russia Plans New Ukraine Offensive as Zelensky Urges Biden and Xi to Join Peace Summit
Moscow is again amassing forces near the border, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine warned. His comments came as officials said that a Russian strike had killed at least 16 people in Kharkiv.
Recognizing a Palestinian State: What to Know
The move by three European countries fits into a long-term goal of Palestinian leaders to secure diplomatic acceptance, but the immediate impact may be limited.
Iran President Raisi Is Latest Prominent Figure to Die in a Helicopter Crash
Officials from Ukraine, Kenya and Sudan are just some of the others who have also died in crashes.
ICC Prosecutor Requests Warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas Leaders
While the request must be approved by the court’s judges, the announcement is a harsh rebuke of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and his war strategy in Gaza.
5 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Friendly Fire Incident in Northern Gaza
The men were killed as they were fighting in a dense area, a spokesman said, adding that the incident was “under review.”