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  1. Trump Has Fallen Into a Familiar U.S. Foreign Policy Trap Opinion, April 11

    American power can survive America’s recurring overreach.

  2. Shelly Kittleson, periodista de EE. UU. secuestrada en Irak, es liberada En español, April 7

    La periodista estadounidense fue secuestrada por una milicia aliada de Irán y retenida durante una semana. Funcionarios iraquíes afirman que fue liberada a cambio de la puesta en libertad de miembros de la milicia.

  3. American Journalist Kidnapped in Iraq Is Freed World, April 7

    The journalist, Shelly Kittleson, was abducted by a militia allied with Iran and held for a week. Iraqi officials say she was freed in exchange for the release of militia members.

  4. 23 Days in Iraq: U.S. Pilot Shot Down During Invasion Recalls Battle for Survival World, April 3

    Ronald Young Jr. was in the Army when his Apache Longbow copter went down during the U.S. invasion of Iraq.

  5. The April 3 Iran War Trump Oil live blog included one standalone post:
  6. Iran War Showcases Strength of South Korean Defense Sector Business, April 2

    Missile interceptors made by the South Korean firm LIG Nex1 are said to be performing well, at a small fraction of the cost of U.S. interceptors.

  7. Female U.S. journalist was abducted in Iraq, security officials say. World, March 31

    The freelance journalist was identified as Shelly Kittleson, who has worked for various news organizations, including Al-Monitor, which called for her safe and immediate release.

  8. Arab World Faces ‘Profound’ Economic Crisis From Iran War, U.N. Agency Warns World, March 31

    An economic simulation warned that the region’s economy could lose more than $190 billion in just one month, and that Gulf states that have often bankrolled reconstruction efforts will be less able to help.

  9. On Iran’s Rugged Frontier, Kurds Yearn to Join the Fight World, March 28

    These groups’ dream has long been to establish federal autonomy, akin to that of their fellow Kurds in Iraq. With Iran’s leaders battered and degraded, they hope their moment has come.

  10. Iraq Summons U.S. Diplomat After Attack on Military Base World, March 25

    The attack came a day after a separate strike on the same base, which hosts units viewed by the United States as allies of Iran.

  11. The War Is Going Better Than You Think Opinion, March 24

    How the fight in Iran compares to past conflicts.

  12. Investigators Seek Answers in Attacks on Jewish Sites in Europe World, March 24

    Attacks on schools and property in several countries have Jewish communities on edge, amid suspicions that Iran is behind the violence.

  13. ‘Everything After This Will Be Harder’: Gen. Stanley McChrystal on Iran Opinion, March 23

    David French talks with the retired general about the “great seduction” America fell for in Iran.

  14. Why Energy Is Such a Potent Target in the War With Iran Interactive, March 20

    More than three dozen oil, natural gas and related sites have been attacked in nine countries. More strikes could keep energy prices higher for longer.

  15. NATO Withdraws Its Last Military Trainers From Iraq World, March 20

    The NATO mission, created in 2018, trained and advised Iraqi forces. Iraq is among the countries facing retaliatory attacks from the U.S.-Israeli war.

  16. 5 Places Where the Iran War Could Get Worse Interactive, March 20

    How the conflict could further destabilize the region.

  17. For Iranians, Bombing of Gas Field Worsens Already Dire Energy Crisis Climate, March 18

    The South Pars gas field, hit by airstrikes on Wednesday, is central to the energy supply of Iran, which was already suffering blackouts before the war.

  18. Your Friday Briefing: Russia Doubles Down N Y T Now, May 5

    Moscow wants victories before its Monday holiday.