Israel’s military is dealing with clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon and with Iran, as well as the continuing war in Gaza.
Tag: Middle East
U.S. Plans New Sanctions on Iran
The U.S. treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, said that sanctions could be announced “in the coming days” and would likely focus on oil exports and imports of military hardware.
With Nuclear Deal Dead, Containing Iran Grows More Fraught
The U.S., Europe, Russia and China worked together on a 2015 deal to limit Iran’s nuclear program. The arrangement’s unraveling and the spike in superpower tensions make this a dangerous moment.
Biden and Other Israeli Allies Urge Against Further Escalation After Iran Attack
Some far-right members of the Israeli government called for a strong response to an Iranian attack, but the U.S., the E.U. and others cautioned against further escalation.
Biden and Other Israeli Allies Urge Against Further Escalation After Iran Attack
Some far-right members of the Israeli government called for a strong response to an Iranian attack, but the U.S., the E.U. and others cautioned against further escalation.
Iran Attack Tests Netanyahu’s Political Staying Power
In a deeply polarized country that has again come under attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fate may depend on what happens next.
Jordan Says It Shot Down Iranian Drones As Act of Self-Defense
The Arab kingdom said it took military action to defend its territory against Iranian drone and missile strikes. Critics assailed the country as having helped defend Israel.
Israel Faced a Sophisticated Attack From Iran
The weapons Iran employed this weekend travel farther and are more precise than those Hamas and other allies have used against Israel in the past six months.
U.S. Issues New Travel Restrictions Over Possible Iranian Strike
The State Department has barred its employees from traveling to large parts of Israel. Iran has repeatedly vowed to strike back over the deadly bombing this month of an Iranian Embassy complex in Syria.
U.S. Sends a Top General to Israel Amid Fears of Iranian Strikes
The visit of Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, the U.S. military commander in the Middle East, came as diplomats sought to avert a wider war.