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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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Political cartoons for March 7
Cartoons Saturday’s political cartoons include losers and suckers, monster on a leash, and more
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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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Will Americans support Trump’s war in Iran?
Talking Point Iran strikes have divided conservative commentators, and polls suggest Americans have strict limits on their support for prolonged involvement
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5 dangerously funny cartoons about the US starting a war with Iran
Cartoons Artists take on the wheel of misfortune, general bonespur, and more
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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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‘Today’s internet values relatability more than authority’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Political cartoons for March 6
Cartoons Friday’s political cartoons include Noem getting put down, Hegseth's embarrassment, and more
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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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Iran’s network of influence in the UK
In The Spotlight Calls for government to clamp down on British charities accused of promoting Iranian ideology and interests
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Kash Patel’s Iran agent firings are a catch-22 for the FBI director
TALKING POINTS Reports that Donald Trump’s handpicked FBI director oversaw the firing of multiple Iran experts at the agency highlight the professional tightrope Patel now finds himself walking
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Senate GOP sinks bill to reclaim war powers in Iran
Speed Read The bill would have limited Trump’s authority over the Iran conflict
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How travel insurance works if your holiday is disrupted by conflict
The Explainer The Iran conflict has highlighted how travel insurance will and won’t help stranded holidaymakers
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Is the UK-US special relationship over?
Today's Big Question Trump slates Starmer over lack of support for US strikes on Iran but intelligence sharing and economic interdependence persist
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