U.S. and Allies Penalize Iran for Striking Israel, and Try to Avert War

While imposing sanctions on Iran, U.S. and European governments are urging restraint amid fears of a cycle of escalation as Israel weighs retaliation for an Iranian attack. Read More

Iran doesn't want to get into a full-on war, but that won't stop it threatening one

The airstrike on April 1 marked an escalation in the long-standing proxy war between ... interview with BBC News. He said that "Iran is not capable of a big confrontation with Israel given its ... Read More

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Even with a burst of new weapons and ammunition, it is unlikely Ukraine will immediately recover after months of setbacks. Read More

Voters, fearful of World War III as Iran strikes Israel, will weigh foreign policy in 2024

Voters, activists and foreign policy experts say the U.S. becoming entangled in a larger global conflict is concerning but not top of mind – yet. Read More

What we know so far about Israel's strike on Iran — and what could happen next

Israel and Iran seem to be downplaying the attack, the latest in a series of retaliatory strikes between the two. Analysts say that could be a sign of the de-escalation world leaders are calling for. Read More

'A direct, protracted war with Israel is not something Iran is equipped to fight'

Opinion, comment and editorials of the day ... Read More

Will Congress pass aid to Israel after Iran strikes? Top Republicans say lawmakers could vote this week

House lawmakers are expected to take up the issue this week, as previous aid deals have stalled over Ukraine spending debates ... Read More

Competing agendas and cover songs: Inside Trump’s talks with foreign leaders

It’s unclear whether the conversations will have an effect on a former president who is impulsive with his decision-making. Read More

Biden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long?

President Joe Biden can perhaps breathe a bit easier given that Israel and Iran seem to have stepped back for now from tipping the Middle East into all-out war ... Read More

Israel Weighs Response to Iran’s Attack as Allies Push for Restraint

The Israeli war cabinet met again on Monday to discuss the strike, with some hawkish members of the prime minister’s government calling for a swift and forceful retaliation. Read More

Israel strikes Iran in retaliation for weekend assault

Israel has carried out limited strikes in Iran early Friday in retaliation for Tehran firing a barrage of missiles and drones at Israel last weekend. Read More

News Wrap: Blinken visits China for talks aimed at stabilizing relations

In our news wrap Wednesday, Secretary of State Blinken arrived in China for three days of talks aimed at stabilizing relations, Hamas released video of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli ... Read More