Tag: Middle East
At a Weak Moment, Iran Weighs Difficult Options to Respond to Israel
An aggressive response to Israel’s attacks risks escalation. But giving in to U.S. and Israeli demands is an unlikely alternative.
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.
Middle East Is Tense as Israel-Iran Conflict Sinks Hopes for De-Escalation
Israel’s attacks on Iran renewed fears of war between the countries and immediately threatened the region’s economy.
Mideast Tense as Long Anticipated Israel-Iran Conflict Sinks Hopes for Détente
Israel’s attacks on Iran renewed fears of war between the countries and immediately threatened the region’s economy.
Israel’s Strike on Iran Comes at a Moment of Weakness for Iran’s Proxies
Iran’s “Axis of Resistance,” the network of militias it has fostered in the Middle East to help it fight Israel, has become seriously degraded, experts say.
Israel’s Ambition: Destroy the Heart of Iran’s Nuclear Program
It may take days, or weeks, to assess how far Israel has set back Iran’s atomic capabilities.
U.S. Was Not Involved in Israeli Strikes on Iran, Rubio Says
President Trump has said he would like to negotiate a deal with Tehran over its nuclear program but had also acknowledged that Israel might attack Iran first.
Israel Says It Made Record Weapons Sales Abroad While Fighting War
The exports show how Israel is pursuing new markets as its forces battle on multiple fronts.
Israeli Forces Said They Killed a ‘Terrorist.’ He Was 14 Years Old.
The death of Amer Rabee, a Palestinian American in the West Bank, has spurred anger over soldiers’ use of force and an apparent lack of accountability.