An aggressive response to Israel’s attacks risks escalation. But giving in to U.S. and Israeli demands is an unlikely alternative.
Author: STEVEN ERLANGER
At a Weak Moment, Iran Weighs Difficult Options to Respond to Israel
An aggressive counterattack risks escalation. But giving in to U.S. and Israeli demands is an unlikely alternative.
Israeli Strikes Targeted Some of Iran’s Most Important Nuclear Facilities
Iran’s nuclear centers are spread across the country. Here are the main ones.
U.N. Watchdog Rules That Iran Is Not Complying With Nuclear Obligations
The decision comes as officials say they believe that Israel is preparing to launch a military attack on Iran. Tehran condemned the vote.
As Trump Wavers, Europe Is More Optimistic About Defending Ukraine
Europe has the money and the artillery shells, but key U.S. capabilities like operational intelligence and air defense would be difficult to replace.
NATO Wants a Cordial Summit, but Trump or Zelensky Could Disrupt It
NATO’s leader is looking for little drama and a focus on new spending goals, not disagreements over Ukraine.
Trump Wants an Iran Deal, but It May Be Weaker Than His Supporters Demand
Iran rejects any deal that would ban it from any nuclear enrichment, long a demand of U.S. conservatives.
Old Angst Resurfaces in Poland About Abandonment by the U.S.
Shaken by Trump, Putin and the war in Ukraine, Poland is again feeling angst about being abandoned by the United States.
If America Walks Away From Ukraine, What Will Europe Do?
Europeans see Ukraine’s security as vital to their own and want to defend the principle of no border changes by force, even if President Trump does not.
U.S. Nuclear Talks With Iran Move Forward
In a first meeting, the United States and Iran show signs of pragmatism and limited aims, which would make success more likely. But hard-liners on both sides — and Israel — are bound to balk.