THE NEW YORK TIMES – TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026

Tensions Rise as Iran Threatens to Retaliate Against U.S. Strikes

The threat came hours after American military forces renewed attacks in southern Iran, even as fragile diplomacy efforts to end the war continued.

Global Oil Price Rises After U.S. Strikes in Iran Cloud Peace Deal

As Trump Politicizes Justice Dept., Prosecutors Struggle With Grand Juries

Judges and grand juries have increasingly lost faith in the Justice Department as President Trump uses it to reward his friends and go after his opponents.

Evolving Warfare Connects the Conflicts in Ukraine and Iran

Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.

Iceland, Rattled by Trump, Weighs Joining the E.U.

Iceland has stood apart from the rest of Europe. But President Trump’s threats to Greenland have provoked a reconsideration.