With Iran Setting Limits, Strait of Hormuz Remains Thorny Politically

Even after a cease-fire, Iran is keeping a chokehold on traffic, forcing countries to cut deals that could put them at odds with the U.S.

Israel Strikes Hezbollah as Lebanon Impasse Threatens Cease-Fire

Israel said it would continue striking the Iran-backed militia. Iran said it would not attend talks with the U.S. in Pakistan if the truce was not extended to Lebanon.

NATO Labors to Avoid Becoming Another Casualty of the War in Iran

President Trump is citing European nations’ unwillingness to back the U.S. in the war as a reason to scale back or abandon the alliance. And he still wants Greenland.

Trump Lashes Out at Prominent Conservatives Over War Criticism

In a social media post, President Trump attacked Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly, and criticized the editorial board of The Wall Street Journal.

Inflation Data to Show Price Effects of Iran War

The Consumer Price Index for March will reflect the rising costs for energy and other goods affected by disruptions from the conflict in the Middle East.

New Deadline Looms for U.S. and Iran as Truce Wavers

Fractures were already emerging in the limited cease-fire. Vice President JD Vance will lead a U.S. delegation in talks this weekend.

Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Threaten Shaky U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire

Israeli forces killed more than 200 people in strikes against Hezbollah on Wednesday. Top European diplomats called for Lebanon to be included in the cease-fire.

What to Know About the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire

The two-week truce agreement already seems to be on shaky ground over two issues, the Strait of Hormuz and the status of Lebanon.

Once ‘Ultra MAGA’, Trump Supporters Fume About Iran on Truth Social

A growing chorus of disaffected Trump supporters is sounding off in the replies to his posts on the social media platform he founded.

Democrats Embrace a Four-Letter Word

In person, on social media and in campaign ads, Democratic politicians are swearing with glee. It is usually aimed at President Trump.

Fragile Cease-Fire Takes Hold as Both Sides Claim Victory

International relief was tempered by uncertainty over what comes next. Israel declared its support for the two-week truce between the U.S. and Iran, but said it had launched the largest wave of strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon since the war began.

International Relief Is Tempered by Uncertainty

Trump Finds His Offramp With Iran, but the War’s Causes Remain Unresolved

Even as They Praise Iran Cease-Fire, World Leaders Are Whipsawed by Trump

Across Europe and the globe, the war has damaged economies, roiled politics and underscored a lack of options in dealing with President Trump’s whims.

As Trump Ultimatum Looms, Iran Vows to Respond Harshly

Iran said it would respond “crushingly” if President Trump carried out his threats to strike power plants and bridges. An Israeli strike killed an Iranian intelligence chief overnight.

Trump Says Iran Proposal Isn’t Enough to Stop Attacks on Bridges and Power Plants

Newly Obtained Video of Minneapolis Shooting Undermines ICE Account

Prosecutors did not watch video of the nonfatal shooting until weeks after charging the wounded man, an official said.

Pakistan Says It Hit a Military Target. Investigations Suggest It Was a Rehab Center.

After the deadliest attack in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over, families searched among photos and remains for signs of their relatives.

Ukraine Ramps Up Attacks on Russian Oil, Aiming to Curb Iran War Windfall

As the Persian Gulf conflict boosts the oil revenue that finances Moscow’s war against Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces are striking at Russia’s ability to refine and ship its crude.

As Trump Ultimatum Looms, Iran Vows to Respond Harshly

Iran said it would respond “crushingly” if President Trump carried out his threats to strike power plants and bridges. An Israeli strike killed an Iranian intelligence chief overnight.

Trump Keeps World Off Balance With Ever-Changing Threats

Global leaders are struggling to find a way to end the American-Israeli war with Iran, and they are spooked about what President Trump might do next.

The Islands That Give Iran Sway Over Hormuz

A U.S. invasion of islands in the world’s most vital oil corridor would come with extraordinary risks.

This Is Not China’s War, but Beijing Started Preparing for It Years Ago

China redoubled efforts to secure energy security when President Trump started raising the stakes in his first term.

U.S. Rescues Missing Airman Shot Down in Iran

Risky Night Mission Took Commandos Deep Into Iranian Territory

President Trump said on social media that the injured Air Force officer would “be just fine.” He added that there were no U.S. casualties.

Iran’s Downing of Plane and Daring U.S. Rescue Leave Both Sides Emboldened

Stephen Miller Is Still Pursuing His Immigration Agenda, but More Quietly

The architect of President Trump’s mass deportation campaign wants “a moratorium on immigration from third-world countries until we can heal ourselves as a nation.”

China Built the World’s Drone Industry. Now It’s Locking Down the Skies.

The Chinese government tightened rules to curb what it described as illegal drone use, but some users said the changes were restricting too many flights.

U.S. Searches for Airman as Israel Launches Fresh Strikes on Tehran

The U.S. military was racing to find a pilot who bailed out of a fighter jet that was shot down over Iran on Friday.

Missing Airman Raises Concerns That Iran Could Gain Leverage Over the U.S.

Since 1979, Iran has repeatedly used Americans and Europeans detained on its territory to win concessions over more powerful adversaries.

Europe’s Options in the Strait of Hormuz: Few, and Risky

European leaders and other officials have ideas for bringing shipping back to the strait once the Iran war ends. But none of them are sure bets.

New Attorney General, Same Albatross: Trump’s Quest for Retribution

The name atop the Justice Department’s organizational chart matters less than the presence of a president whose demands for revenge have become extreme.

Trump Wants to Make Deportation Deals. Autocrats Are Ready to Listen.

The White House has turned deportations, a signature domestic issue, into a major piece of foreign policy. Here’s what we know about the program.

Drone Hits Kuwaiti Oil Refinery in New Attack on Gulf Energy Sites

The strike set several refinery units ablaze, its operator said. President Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s infrastructure but there was no sign of a deal to end the war.

White House Seeks $1.5 Trillion for Military Spending

The massive proposed increase would be offset in part by steep cuts to domestic programs, some of which the administration describes as wasteful.

Strong Showing for Job Market in Latest Report

U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs in March, and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.3 percent, a robust showing after a run of weakness.

Jobs and Workers Are in Balance. Nobody Is Happy About It.

Lower immigration has brought labor supply in line with shaky demand, but economists worry that such a slow-moving job market is at risk of toppling over.

Bondi Wanted a Graceful Exit, but Trump Wanted Her Gone

Pam Bondi had a feeling her days as attorney general were numbered. But she didn’t expect President Trump to drop the curtain quite so soon.

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