Israel

Speed Read Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of the militia, were killed

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 18 March 26

Today’s Big Question Israel has launched a ‘significant’ ground offensive against Hezbollah, which could have ‘devastating humanitarian consequences’

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 17 March 26

Feature It depends on who you ask

By The Week US Published 16 March 26

Today's Big Question America’s allies reluctant to join war they did not start and were not consulted on

By The Week UK Published 16 March 26

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 10 March 26

speed read Mojtaba Khamenei has been chosen to succeed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 9 March 26

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

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 6 March 26

Today's Big Question Inbuilt structural power makes Tehran authorities difficult to overthrow, as Ayatollah’s son tipped to succeed him

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 4 March 26

speed read In the 72 hours since the US and Israel began bombing Iran, the war has already engulfed at least 11 countries

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 3 March 26

War is hell. For most people, these eight extraordinary films will be as close as they ever get to it.

By David Faris Published 24 February 26

In depth What led to the overthrow of the Shah and are there parallels between then and now?

By The Week UK Last updated 10 February 26

Speed Read The 24-year-old police officer was killed during the initial Hamas attack

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 27 January 26