America’s War Against Iran Has Entered a New Phase

As President Trump resumes his war, the focus is now on the Strait of Hormuz. But it remains unclear how far the U.S. military will go to exert control.

U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes for Fifth Straight Day

The U.S. launched attacks against Iranian targets, hours after Iran targeted American military sites in the region. Neither side showed signs of backing down.

China’s Economy Grows at Slowest Pace in Years

The country’s economy expanded by 4.3 percent in the second quarter from a year ago, reflecting a broad slump outside of its export-oriented manufacturing might.

U.S. Presses China to Free American Scientist Accused of Spying

Armed Standoffs Over Migrants Erupt on India’s Longest Border

India is driving out Bangladeshi immigrants it says are in the country illegally. Bangladesh is pushing back, leaving people stranded along the border amid increasing tensions between the countries.

U.S. and Iran Reignite War Over Strait of Hormuz

The countries slid back to open war over the waterway, as the U.S. planned to reinstate a blockade on Iranian ports. Tehran said it had attacked tankers and fired at U.S. military sites.

Oil Rises Above $85 a Barrel as Gulf Clash Escalates

What to Know About Trump’s Plan to Charge a Toll in the Strait

In Rare Testimony, Supreme Court Justices Will Ask Congress for Security Funds

Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are requesting millions of dollars to address security concerns amid rising threats.

Red State, Blue Governor: It Could Happen in Iowa, but Would It Matter?

Democrats have hope for candidates for governor in Iowa and Ohio, but if the G.O.P. seizes supermajorities in the legislatures, their power would be limited.

Lindsey Graham’s Death Complicates Republicans’ Agenda in Congress

Senators returned to the Capitol mourning their colleague, who played pivotal roles on multiple issues confronting lawmakers.

Inside Israel’s Secret Operation to Cultivate Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

The bid to groom Iran’s former president as an intelligence asset culminated in an effort to relocate him at the start of the war. But the plan fell apart.

Iran Ramps Up Threats as It Retaliates Against U.S. Strikes

Iranian officials called for revenge against the U.S. and Israel for killing the late supreme leader, as new attacks pushed the region into deeper uncertainty.

Oil Prices Rise After Back-and-Forth Strikes by U.S. and Iran

Maine Democrats to Chuck Schumer: Stay Out of Our Senate Race

Local Democrats are warning the Senate Democrat to keep away as they replace Graham Platner, while the candidates are giving his leadership low marks.

Iran Targets Gulf States After Night of Intense U.S. Strikes

The U.S. said it hit about 140 targets in Iran after Tehran attacked a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it responded by firing at U.S. targets in Jordan, Oman and Qatar.

Hard-Liners in Iran Want to Keep Fighting America

With much of their leadership killed in the war, Iran’s conservatives have sought to fill the void and intensify the fight against the U.S.

How Putin Turned Japan Into a Den of Spies

Operating out of a Tokyo high-rise, a military intelligence unit finds the high-tech equipment that Russia needs to wage war.

Inside Herat, Where a Taliban Campaign Targets a Cosmopolitan Outpost

Afghanistan’s leader has exerted full control over a city that once enjoyed looser social norms, even under Taliban rule.

Lindsey Graham, Republican Senator and Staunch Trump Ally, Dies at 71

Mr. Graham died of a “brief and sudden” illness, his office said. Over more than two decades in the Senate, he consistently pushed for the use of U.S. military power overseas.