New York Times Stories
Did Trump really halt a nuclear attack by Iran? What the evidence shows
For the second time in recent days, Trump declared that one of the key objectives of the war had been accomplished despite evidence to the contrary
- David E Sanger
- New York Times
Why the US believes Iran’s leadership is struggling despite their bluster
Iran's leadership that survives face difficulty communicating and are unable to meet in person, as a result of which its abilities to plan new strategies or negotiate with the has been hit.
- Julian E BarnesAdam GoldmanRonen Bergman
- New York Times
Can the ‘Dubai dream’ survive the war?
The Emirates’ largest city pitched itself to foreign workers and tourists as a sun-soaked safe haven in a volatile region. War has challenged that image
- Raja Abdulrahim
- New York Times
Millions were out on the streets. Are Americans really turning against Trump?
Across the US, from small towns to big cities, protesters turned out in millions over war, prices and immigration crackdowns. Does this moment signal a real shift?
- Thomas Fuller
- New York Times
How Iran plans to pass on the cost of war to ships using Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s push to formalize tolls on vessels passing through the strait was moving through the country’s parliament
- Euan WardAdam RasgonMichael LevensonYeganeh Torbati
- New York Times
Meta and YouTube must pay $6mn for 'harming' a user. Will it change how apps are built?
Are social media apps as addictive as cigarettes? A US jury just came close to saying yes. And it validates a legal argument that app design itself — not just content — can cause harm
- Cecilia KangRyan MacEli Tan
- New York Times
NYT report: Saudi prince is said to be pushing Trump to continue Iran war
Crown Prince Mohammed, the people familiar with the discussions said, has argued that Iran poses a long-term threat to the Gulf that can only be eliminated by getting rid of the government
- Julian E BarnesTyler PagerEric Schmitt
- New York Times
Why Israel's plan to spark a rebellion in Iran with war fell flat
Israel planned to galvanise opposition to the Iranian government to spark a collapse. Now, the belief that Israel and the US could help instigate widespread revolt in Iran seems to be a foundational flaw in the war
- Mark MazzettiJulian E BarnesEdward WongRonen Bergman
- New York Times
Why it feels like US and Israel are fighting two different wars
US wants oil flowing and the war contained. Israel wants to keep hitting Iran until the threat is gone. That gap is shaping how the same war is being fought — and how it may end
- Steven Erlanger
- New York Times
How Denmark planned to counter a US attempt to invade Greenland
Denmark’s public broadcaster first published information about plans that included blowing up airfields if the US attempted to carry out an invasion.
- Jeffrey GettlemanChristopher F SchuetzeMaya Tekeli
- New York Times
The multiple risks the US faces in trying to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
As US forces build up around Hormuz, Donald Trump gave Iran an ultimatum to reopen the Strait or face strikes that would 'obliterate' its power plants. From naval escorts to taking over the country's oil export hub, here are the options on the table
- Luke BroadwaterHelene CooperEric Schmitt
- New York Times
Scramble in Asia over jet fuel shows how bad things could get if Iran war continues
Jet fuel prices spiked to a record high of more than $200 a barrel. Airlines have cancelled thousands of flights and some countries have restricted fuel exports while others are rationing fuel.
- Alexandra StevensonAaron KrolikTung NgoVictoria Kim
- New York Times
Trump says he could 'take Cuba'. This time, it may not be a joke
It was his throwaway sequencing — “We’re going to do Iran before Cuba” — that made it sound less like bluster than a to-do list
- Jack Nicas
- New York Times
As you get older, how low should your blood pressure be? Probably lower than you think
For years, doctors were cautious about pushing blood pressure numbers too low and the old rulebook said 140 was "fine". But new evidence suggests going lower could make a real and meaningful difference
- Paula Span
- New York Times
Could this be the end of Dubai?
No city, no matter how go-go and glamorous, can buy its way out of the forces of history and geography. Any serious disruption — a hurricane, a wildfire, a pandemic, a terrorist attack, a popular uprising, a sudden change in tax law — can send the mobile and the unattached off seeking a new safe haven
- Richard Florida
- New York Times
Iran's moderates wanted to block him. Here's the backroom battle that put Mojtaba Khamenei in power
Behind the scenes, senior officials tried to derail his rise with last-minute moves. But powerful generals and hardliners closed ranks — and forced the outcome
- Farnaz Fassihi
- New York Times
Why US allies in Europe aren't coming to help with the Iran war
A clearly frustrated Donald Trump has called for allies to help the US open up the Strait of Hormuz. While little support has been forthcoming from European allies so far, they're looking at playing a role once this war ends.
- Steven Erlanger
- New York Times
Why the war between Afghanistan and Pakistan shows no sign of ending
Pakistan has been carrying out airstrikes in Afghanistan killing at least 75 while Afghanistan has struck back with drone attacks and raids on Pakistan Army's border posts
- Elian PeltierSafiullah Padshah
- New York Times
America's '911 force' is heading to the Gulf. And the war may be heading to a new phase
The US is sending a rapid-response force built for raids and ship protection to West Asia. Its arrival near the Strait of Hormuz could widen how the Iran war is fought
- Thomas Gibbons NeffEric Schmitt
- New York Times
If US-Israel have 'air superiority' over Iran, does it mean the war can end soon?
US and Israeli warplanes now fly largely uncontested over Iran. But control of the skies alone may not be enough to win the war
- Adam GoldmanEric Schmitt
- New York Times