Rafael Grossi took over the International Atomic Energy Agency five years ago at what now seems like a far less fraught moment. With atomic fears everywhere, the inspector is edging toward mediator.
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Iranian Film Director Mohammad Rasoulof Flees Country After Jail Sentence
Mohammad Rasoulof, known for the award-winning “There Is No Evil,” had been barred from leaving Iran after his work criticized Iran’s authoritarian rule.
How Does the World See the U.S. Campus Protests?
Abroad, some have praised the demonstrations. Others call the crackdowns evidence of American hypocrisy, or of a nation coming apart.
Iran Says It Has Released Israel-Linked Ship’s Crew It Detained
Iranian forces seized the Portuguese-flagged ship, the MSC Aries, as tensions between Iran and Israel were rising.
Israel’s Claim of Killing ‘Half’ of Hezbollah Commanders in Lebanon Draws Skepticism
The assertion is just “psychological warfare,” says one Lebanese expert on the militant group.
Iran Sentences Prominent Rapper to Death, Lawyer Says
The rapper, Toomaj Salehi, was initially arrested after releasing music in support of the 2022 protests over the death of a young woman in police custody.
Blinken’s Visit to China: What to Know
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is in China this week as tensions have risen over trade, security, Russia’s war on Ukraine and the Middle East crisis.
Israel Planned Bigger Attack on Iran, but Scaled It Back to Avoid War
The strike on Iran on Friday was originally intended to be much broader in scope, but after intense pressure from allies, Israeli leaders agreed to ratchet it down.
Iran on Edge Amid Airstrikes, Crackdowns and Fear of War
Facing deep economic troubles and a restive population, the government seems to have adopted a policy of declaring victory over Israel and cracking down at home, analysts say.
Explosion Damages Iraqi Military Base Used by Iran-backed Armed Group
It was unclear who carried out the attack in Iraq’s Babylon province, south of Baghdad.