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Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud speaks during the launch of an offshore energy exploration at the port in Mogadishu on April 10, 2026.

Turkish jets strike al-Shabab targets in Somalia: What to know

A Somali Defense Ministry statement initially said Turkish F-16s carried out strikes on Al-Shabab targets before a later version referred only to “international partners.”

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Who is Melat Kiros, the pro-Palestinian who unseated a longtime Democrat?

Kiros has taken a hard stance against Israel and opposes all aid to the country as pro-Palestinian candidates make further inroads in the party.

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Turkey eases job rules for 1M+ Syrians under temporary protection: What to know

Syrian textile employees work in a textile workshop in Gaziantep, Turkey, on Jan. 30, 2025.

Syria announces Sharaa's parliamentary appointees, SDF Kurds sidelined

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Analysis

Why Iran's Pezeshkian is facing an uphill battle in postwar diplomacy

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian listens during a joint press conference alongside Armenia's Prime Minister in Yerevan on August 19, 2025.

A correspondent in Tehran

By A correspondent in Tehran

In Tehran, reporting on politics

Amberin Zaman

Chief Correspondent

Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture

Adam Lucente

News and Business Correspondent

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Elizabeth Hagedorn

Diplomatic Correspondent

In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights

Ezgi Akin

Associate Editor (Turkey)

In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO

Ben Caspit

Israel Columnist

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

Jared Szuba

Defense and Security Correspondent

In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military

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Trump calls Khamenei 'easy target,' says 'we' control Iran's skies

The president said the United States knew Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's whereabouts and called for Iran's surrender without conditions.

Elizabeth Hagedorn

By Elizabeth Hagedorn

In Washington, DC, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights

Bank Sepah

Cyberattack strikes Iranian bank with ties to IRGC: What we know

The hacker group that claims to be behind the attack said it targeted the bank over its role in financing Iran’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs.

Ben Gurion International Airport is seen mostly empty after flights were canceled following Israel's early morning attack on Iran on June 13, 2025, in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Iran's barrages hit at least 10 Israeli cities, towns: What to know

Iran’s latest wave of strikes on Israel reflects an escalation in strategy since its 2024 strikes, targeting urban centers and involving a broader range of missiles and drones.

Smoke rises from locations targeted in Tehran amid the third day of Israel's waves of strikes against Iran, on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

State TV to IRGC elite: Here are Israel’s main targets in Iran war

At least seven senior Iranian officials have been killed in the Israeli strikes, which have expanded to include government institutions and energy facilities in recent days.

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Trump's deal-making tested as Israel, Iran trade blows

The Trump administration is hoping that Israel's bombardment will ultimately force nuclear concessions out of Iran.

Turkey Iran border

Analysis

Risks outweigh opportunity for Turkey as Israel-Iran conflict escalates

Turkey’s economy and border security face acute risks as the Israel-Iran war fuels Kurdish unrest and disrupts vital energy supplies.

Amberin Zaman

By Amberin Zaman

Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture

Fire and smoke rise into the sky after an Israeli attack on the Shahran oil depot, Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

Analysis

Will Trump cave to Netanyahu and join Iran strikes or will US stay out?

While the Israeli military campaign has dealt substantial blows to Iran’s nuclear program and military infrastructure, it is far from winning the war against the Islamic Republic.

In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense

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US dispatches second aircraft carrier toward Middle East as Israel-Iran strikes escalate

The Nimitz is leaving the Asia-Pacific region and is expected to pass into the Middle East as Israel awaits a decision from Trump on whether or not to strike Iran's Fordow nuclear facility

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Fearing risks of radiation, IAEA holds emergency meeting on Israel-Iran war

The head of the IAEA said that off-site radiation levels in Iran remain unchanged following the ongoing intense Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear and military facilities.

Members of Turkish Police Special Forces secure the area near the Interior Ministry on Oct. 1, 2023.

Turkey detains dozens of ISIS suspects in raids tied to Syria-based network

A nationwide sweep targeted the group's financial and propaganda networks as Ankara steps up efforts to counter the jihadi extremist group in Syria.

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France blocks Israeli weapons display at Paris airshow: What to know

After their exclusion from the Eurosatory and Euronaval fairs, Israeli armament companies have now been prevented from participating in the Bourget defense show in Paris.

Netanyahu

Analysis

Decapitate Iranian regime or boost his image: What's Netanyahu's endgame?

In launching the attack on Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might be aiming to eliminate the Iranian nuclear threat, but could also be motivated by a desire to preserve his political prospects.

Rina Bassist

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs