Tag: US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
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Iran Says It Would Reopen Strait of Hormuz in 2 Days as Part of U.S. Deal
Iranian officials spoke of some progress in negotiating to reopen the strait even as they prepared for all-out war. A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Monday to meet with the foreign minister to continue talks.
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Iran Braces for More War, No Matter the Outcome of the U.S. and Israeli Elections
With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fighting to stay in power and President Trump facing a tough midterm, Iran’s leaders expect no major shift in policy.
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Syria Weighs Joining Saudi Mutual Defense Pact as Yemen War Rages
A move to join Saudi Arabia’s agreement with Turkey and Pakistan could entangle more countries in the kingdom’s escalating conflict between the Iran-backed Houthis.
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Why the Markets Don’t Care About the Midterms
Factors like inflation, interest rates, A.I. and the war with Iran are far more important, our columnist says.
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A Sailor Jumped From the U.S.S. Lincoln. The Navy Punished Him.
The case offers a rare look at the military’s handling of mental health issues during extended deployments.
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Vance Proposes Restarting Peace Talks in Outreach to Iranian Official
In his letter, the vice president suggested an immediate resumption of comprehensive talks, including about Iran’s nuclear program.
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Iran War Cost Rises to $47.1 Billion, Pentagon Told Lawmakers
The estimate through Oct. 16 shows that bombs, missiles and other munitions accounted for more than 60 percent of expenses.
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Netanyahu Pushed for Attack on Iran Ahead of Israeli Election, Officials Say
Israel’s military chief resisted the prime minister, who then pressed in recent days for a separate action, short of an overt strike, according to an official and a person briefed on the matter.
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Flurry of Diplomacy in Iran Amid Reports of U.S. and Israeli Plans to Renew War
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan made a rare joint visit to Tehran amid reports that the U.S. and Israel were drawing up plans to renew their attacks on Iran.
