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.