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Kharg Island: Iran’s ‘Achilles’ heel’The Explainer The vital Gulf oil hub has been untouched so far by US attacks
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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A running list of the countries where Trump has authorized military actionIn Depth Ecuador is the latest country to face U.S. military might, but it has not been the first
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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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
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Strait of Hormuz mine threat roils Iran war, oil pricesSpeed Read At least 16 mine layers were reportedly destroyed by US forces
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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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
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Ali Khamenei: The theocratic tyrant who made Iran a global menaceFeature The hardliner ignored calls for reform, instead spending decades repressing Iranians
By The Week US Published
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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
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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How will the Iran war impact Ukraine?Today's Big Question Diminishing munitions raise concerns in Kyiv
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Oil prices surge as Iran lashes outFeature Iran's latest move involves closing off the Strait of Hormuz
By The Week US Published
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Video suggests US missile hit Iranian grade schoolspeed read Iran said more than 160 children were killed in the Feb. 28 strike on the school
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Iran names new leader as oil tops $100, deaths mountspeed read Mojtaba Khamenei has been chosen to succeed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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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’
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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The oil and gas shock: traders contemplate an energy crisisTalking Point Most still reckon the conflict in Iran will be relatively brief
By The Week UK Published
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Iran and the US: a history of enmityThe Explainer The US and the Islamic Republic of Iran have been at each other’s throats for nearly half a century
By The Week UK Published
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