Israel Says It Has Killed Iran’s De Facto Leader

Ali Larijani, Iran’s top security official, was killed in an overnight strike, the Israeli military said. His death would deal another severe blow to Iran’s power structure.

Death of Ali Larijani Would Be a Blow to Iran’s Power Structure

The killing of Mr. Larijani would remove a prominent voice of defiance who was also seen as a pragmatist with the clout to negotiate with the U.S.

Pulled Into War, Gulf Countries Face the Limits of U.S. Security Guarantees

Barraged by Iranian attacks and questioning the value of security ties with the U.S., Gulf countries have turned to Ukraine, Australia and Italy for help.

War in the Gulf Is Now Churning the U.S.-China Relationship

With a presidential summit most likely delayed, and tensions rising over Iran, vital issues for the U.S. and China are also being cast into uncertainty.

Afghan Officials Say at Least 400 Dead in Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul

The attack hit a drug rehabilitation facility, Afghanistan said, suggesting that its victims included civilians. Pakistan said it had targeted an ammunitions depot.

What to Know About the Clashes Between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Trump Disparages Allies for Rebuffing His Requests for Military Assistance

“We don’t need anybody,” President Trump declared, even as he said several countries had agreed to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Israel’s Expanding Ground Assault in Lebanon Meets Resistance in Hilltop Town

‘This Is Not Our War’: Europe and U.K. Push Back Against Trump’s Demands

America Is an Oil Exporter. Why Does a Mideast War Raise U.S. Gas Prices?

With Iran War, Trump Risks Stepping on Gains From His Own Tax Cuts

President Trump’s war in Iran has raised some costs just as many Americans were starting to see savings from last year’s tax cuts

One of Epstein’s Levers of Power: Access to Elite Private Schools

Jeffrey Epstein used that access to build relationships and gain influence even after he was convicted of sex crimes in Florida.

The Epstein Files: A Timeline

Israel Launches New Strikes on Iran

Iran’s foreign minister claimed the Strait of Hormuz was open to all except America or its allies.

For Trump, a Promised Economic Boom Collides With the Costs of War

President Trump had envisioned a growing economy and improving fortunes for American families in 2026. That appears at risk with the war with Iran.

Iran and the U.S.: A Long History of Antagonism

The governments of both countries have repeatedly cast the other as evil, perpetuating a cycle that has culminated in the present war.

The Billionaire Backlash Against a Philanthropic Dream

The Giving Pledge, once trendy among the world’s richest, has come upon hard times.

It’s Good to Be a Billionaire, Even at Tax Time

Paying taxes would feel better if the truly rich were bearing a fair share, our columnist writes.

Are Driverless Cars Safe? Waymo’s C.E.O. Has Been Trying to Make the Case.

Waymo’s co-chief executive, Tekedra Mawakana, knows she needs to earn the public’s trust. It won’t be easy.

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Why Little Was Done to Head Off Oil’s Strait of Hormuz Problem

Geography and regional rivalries have prevented Gulf countries from finding a true alternative to the strait, which the war with Iran has effectively shut down.

U.S. Bombs Iranian Oil Hub

President Trump threatened to “wipe out” oil infrastructure on Kharg Island. The U.S. embassy in Baghdad was hit for the second time, an Iran-backed militia group said.

Trump and Rubio’s Vision of War: The Art of Destroy and Deal

TikTok Investors Are Set to Pay $10 Billion Fee to Trump Administration

The large fee is the latest example of the White House’s inserting itself into corporate deal making in unusual and aggressive ways.

Is Latin America Ready to Abandon Cuba?

Latin America’s left saw Cuba as its lodestar. Now leaders across the spectrum are hesitant to aid a nation in the Trump administration’s cross hairs.

A Weakened Iran Hits Back by Strangling a Vital Waterway for Oil Supplies

The threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, including mines laid by Iran, are complicating President Trump’s calculations about how to end the war.

Hegseth Vows to Reopen Key Strait as U.S. Measures Fail to Calm Oil Fears

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the U.S. military would stop Iran from choking off the Strait of Hormuz but did not say how. Oil prices remained high even after the Trump administration eased restrictions on Russian shipments.

Facing Energy Crisis and Protests, Cuba Acknowledges Talks With U.S

The outreach by President Miguel Díaz-Canel is widely seen as a last-ditch effort to stay in power as the Trump administration ratchets up pressure.

Consumer Prices Rose in January, Before Iran War Added Price Pressures

The Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge for inflation increased 2.8 percent annually and economists expect another bump in prices in the near-term.

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Issues Defiant Statement

The Iranian state media said Mojtaba Khamenei had released his first written statement as the new leader. It included a call to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed.

How Hegseth Came to See Moral Purpose in War as Weakness

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s bellicose and vengeful rhetoric describing the war in Iran grew out of his experience in Iraq.

Iran’s Frantic Attempt to Save Its Ships Before Torpedo Attack

The Iranian Navy sought refuge in Sri Lanka and India. While India obliged, Sri Lanka stalled over fears it would threaten its neutrality.

War Has Sent Thousands of Planes Flying in the Other Direction

Tens of thousands of flights have been cancelled since the initial strikes, and airlines that relied on Iranian airspace are now trying to find alternatives.

Trump’s Tour of States Is About More Than the Midterms

Beyond talking about the economy and voters’ hardships, President Trump is showing that he still has control over the Republican Party.

U.S. Trade Deficit Fell in January

The data showed imports dipped and exports rose in the month before the Supreme Court struck down most of the president’s tariffs.