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Can the West keep the Strait of Hormuz open?
Today’s Big Question ‘Death valley’ oil-tanker shipping passage crucial to world’s energy prices
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Strait of Hormuz mine threat roils Iran war, oil prices
Speed Read At least 16 mine layers were reportedly destroyed by US forces
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How has Iran been preparing for war?
Today’s Big Question As the Iran war enters its second week, Tehran turns to — and adjusts — longstanding plans to defend itself
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Ali Khamenei: The theocratic tyrant who made Iran a global menace
Feature The hardliner ignored calls for reform, instead spending decades repressing Iranians
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Why is Trump gamifying the war in Iran?
Today’s Big Question The White House is posting ‘video-game vibe’ content to promote US success in the Middle East conflict
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Nepal elects ex-rapper to lead post-revolt country
speed read Voters have put Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah on track to be prime minister
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Video suggests US missile hit Iranian grade school
speed read Iran said more than 160 children were killed in the Feb. 28 strike on the school
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Iran names new leader as oil tops $100, deaths mount
speed read Mojtaba Khamenei has been chosen to succeed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
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How will the Iran war end?
Today’s Big Question As oil prices rise and travel remains disrupted, many of the routes to concluding the conflict are still ‘fraught with danger’
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Are we on the brink of World War Three?
In Depth Large percentage of voters in US, Canada, UK, France and Germany believe global conflict could erupt in next five years
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Iran and the US: a history of enmity
The Explainer The US and the Islamic Republic of Iran have been at each other’s throats for nearly half a century
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Operation Epic Fury: Trump’s fateful gamble
In the Spotlight Collapse of murderous regime has ‘the potential to reshape the Middle East for the better’, but odds of success are slim without clear objectives
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Why are the Gulf States a linchpin in Iran’s war strategy?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION While the thrust of the combat has been between American, Israeli and Iranian forces, Tehran has sought to leverage threats against its oil-producing neighbors to force the West’s hand
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Trump says he wants to help pick Iran’s next leader
Speed Read Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the deceased ayatollah, is considered the top replacement in Iran
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