Politics
No Trump Endorsement for Cornyn or Paxton in Texas Senate Race as Deadline Passes
President Trump’s decision not to weigh in before the deadline means both John Cornyn and Ken Paxton remain on the…
Trump’s Next Decision in War: Whether to Retrieve Iran’s Nuclear Fuel
A mission to seize or destroy Iran’s nuclear material would be one of the riskiest military operations in modern American…
Joe Kent, a Top Counterterrorism Official for the Trump Administration, Resigns, Citing Iran War
Mr. Kent is the highest-ranking Trump administration official to quit in opposition to the conflict. He is also known for…
Trump Says U.S. Doesn’t Need Allies to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has faced mounting criticism over the U.S.-Israeli assault on Iran from allies and even members of his own…
Why Mamdani Mentioned Palestinians in His St. Patrick’s Day Message
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York hailed Ireland’s fight for self-determination and its history of solidarity, including with Palestinians.
An Unexploded Bomb Near the Colombia-Ecuador Border Leads to a Diplomatic Clash
The Times photographed an unexploded munition in southern Colombia, near the Ecuadorean border. A high-stakes feud between both countries quickly…
What to Know About Ali Larijani, Iran’s Top Security Official
One of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s closest confidants, Mr. Larijani emerged as the face of the government after Mr. Khamenei was…
Ali Larijani, a Top Iranian Politician and Emissary, Is Dead at 67
Mr. Larijani, the top national security official and a confidante of the former supreme leader, expertly navigated Iran’s internal politics…
Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks
A U.S. attack or a move to seize control of Iran’s main oil export hub could cripple the country’s ability…