Israel-Iran Conflict: Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Military Attacks Iran’s Oil Export Hub, Trump Says

The strikes on Kharg Island hit military sites, including those storing missiles and mines, a U.S. military official said, adding that economic infrastructure was not targeted. Oil prices have risen by more than 40 percent since the start of the war.

Published: March 14, 2026, 2:28 am

How the War in Iran Could Help China and Change Asia

American officials have said for years that they would prioritize the Indo-Pacific. Now they’re moving warships, missiles and air defenses out for a war in the Middle East.

Published: March 13, 2026, 4:00 am

Cuba Acknowledges Talks with Trump Officials For the First Time

President Miguel Díaz-Canel, whose country is rapidly running out of fuel, said the talks were based on “respect for the political systems of both countries.”

Published: March 13, 2026, 7:19 pm

To Fight Iran’s Drones, U.S. Taps Ukraine’s Hard-Earned Knowledge

As Iran has shown, warfare involves far more deadly projectiles than it once did. It’s a problem Ukraine has been dealing with for years.

Published: March 13, 2026, 8:15 pm

A Visit to a Temple at the Heart of the Thailand-Cambodia Conflict

A rare visit to a Khmer temple on Thailand and Cambodia’s border showed how deadly clashes between the two countries have scarred a heritage site.

Published: March 13, 2026, 8:30 pm

Phones ‘Ringing Off the Hook’ for Ukraine Defense Firms as Mideast Seeks Help

Ukraine wants to leverage its defense expertise into security partnerships and to reap potentially vast profits for its arms industry.

Published: March 13, 2026, 10:16 pm

U.S. Sanctions Pause Adds Political Win to Russia’s Economic Gain From Iran War

Kremlin officials said the American move, which Europe opposes, showed that Moscow could not be dislodged from the center of global energy markets.

Published: March 13, 2026, 5:14 pm

What Does It Mean to Have Air Superiority Over Iran?

The American and Israeli air forces have a dominant advantage in the skies, but Iran can still muster some resistance.

Published: March 13, 2026, 5:26 pm

Drone Strike Has Cyprus, and Europe, on Edge

Allies have rushed to defend the Mediterranean nation, where the drone hit a British base. Some Cypriots wonder why the bases are still there.

Published: March 13, 2026, 2:49 pm

China Wants Its Ethnic Minorities to Blend In. Now It’s the Law.

Under a new “ethnic unity” law, Mandarin Chinese must now be the language of teaching. Parents must guide their children to love the Communist Party. Neighborhoods should be mixed.

Published: March 13, 2026, 10:36 am

Trump’s War Alliance With Israel Is Reshaping the Middle East. But It Carries Risks.

President Trump is the first American leader to embrace fighting a full-fledged, joint war with Israel. Washington has tried to avoid that level of coordination in the past.

Published: March 14, 2026, 12:11 am

Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Friday

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday would be the most intense day of the U.S. air campaign in Iran as a vital oil supply route remained choked off.

Published: March 14, 2026, 12:10 am

U.S. Attacks Iran’s Kharg Island, a Key Port for Oil Exporting, Trump Says

The strikes on Kharg Island targeted Iranian military forces, not economic infrastructure on the island, a U.S. military official said.

Published: March 14, 2026, 1:22 am

Messi Meets Trump and Argentina Is Divided

Lionel Messi, the Argentine soccer star, accompanied his team, Inter Miami, to the White House. The event turned into political dynamite back in Argentina.

Published: March 13, 2026, 11:19 pm

U.S. Vows to Block Iran’s Attempt to Shut Down Strait of Hormuz

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz were “something we are dealing with.” And about 2,500 Marines were headed to the Middle East to bolster the war effort.

Published: March 13, 2026, 10:34 pm

A New Trump Envoy Stirs Fears of U.S. Meddling In Brazil’s Elections

Darren Beattie, the U.S. policy adviser on Brazil, planned to visit former President Jair Bolsonaro in prison and meet his son, who is also seeking the presidency.

Published: March 14, 2026, 12:49 am

Britain warns its citizens in Dubai they could be jailed for sharing photos of damage from airstrikes.

Published: March 13, 2026, 8:15 pm

More Marines and Warships Being Sent to Middle East, U.S. Officials Say

Iran’s response to days of aerial bombardment and long-range artillery strikes has proved more resilient than Trump administration officials anticipated.

Published: March 13, 2026, 8:17 pm

U.S.-Made Launcher Fired Missiles From Bahrain Toward Iran, Video Shows

It is unclear from the video alone whether the U.S. or Bahraini military launched the missiles. Iran has frequently accused Persian Gulf countries of allowing their territory to be used as a launchpad for U.S. attacks.

Published: March 13, 2026, 8:46 pm

The Strait of Hormuz is narrow — and shallow enough to lay minefields.

Published: March 13, 2026, 7:25 pm

Read Some of John F. Burns’s Reporting From Around the World

In a 40-year career as an international correspondent for The New York Times, Mr. Burns had a talent for capturing the sweep of history in intricate detail.

Published: March 13, 2026, 7:52 pm

Trump’s Move to Seize Oil Tankers Costs the U.S. Tens of Millions of Dollars

Although President Trump said seizing tankers would be a financial boon, the cost of maintaining just one aging ship has already reached $47 million.

Published: March 13, 2026, 6:43 pm

Trump Softens Call for Protesters to Take Over Iran

President Trump said protesters risk getting shot “right through the head,” a change in tone from his earlier comments that Iranians must seize the chance to take over their government.

Published: March 13, 2026, 9:44 pm

Thousands Attend Government Rally in Tehran to Denounce Israel and U.S.

Several senior Iranian officials showed up at the government-sponsored rally, marking Quds Day, an annual anti-Israel event that was shaken by explosions from the U.S.-Israeli aerial assault.

Published: March 13, 2026, 5:35 pm

Israel Drops Leaflets on Beirut with Reminders of Gaza War

Leaflets dropped over the capital referenced Israel’s “success in Gaza” and urged Lebanese citizens to disarm Hezbollah.

Published: March 13, 2026, 6:57 pm

How This Oil Supply Shock Compares With the Embargo of 1973

Governments have stockpiled oil, and cars are more efficient but the supply shock is global, and there’s no sense of when it’ll end.

Published: March 13, 2026, 5:25 pm

Hegseth says an officer has been appointed to investigate deadly strike on Iranian school.

Published: March 13, 2026, 3:43 pm

U.S. Tech Giants Flocked to the Persian Gulf. Now They Are Targets.

Amazon, Google and others struck deals in the Persian Gulf to foot the bill for A.I. development. Iran has now threatened attacks against the companies’ infrastructure in the region.

Published: March 13, 2026, 5:24 pm

John F. Burns, Prize-winning Foreign Correspondent for The Times, Dies at 81

In a 40-year career that brought him two Pulitzers, he reported from trouble spots around the world, eloquently conveying the chaos of war.

Published: March 14, 2026, 2:46 am

Trump Administration Readies Plans to Dismantle NCAR Research Lab

Proposals include transferring a supercomputer to the University of Wyoming and shifting a space weather lab to a private company.

Published: March 13, 2026, 3:06 pm

Hegseth Vows Lethal Day in Iran as Air War Intensifies

At a news conference, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave no indication of how long it would take before the Navy could escort civilian cargo ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Published: March 13, 2026, 5:39 pm

Oil and cargo ships are growing targets in war with Iran.

Published: March 13, 2026, 1:11 pm

To Secure BTS Concert Tickets, K-Pop Fans Crowd Internet Cafes in South Korea

The K-pop supergroup’s upcoming reunion concert prompted a rush for the cafes, which offer solid connections and a sense of community.

Published: March 13, 2026, 12:33 pm

Pink Floyd Guitar Is Sold for a Record $14.55 Million

The black Fender Stratocaster, played by David Gilmour on six of the band’s albums including “The Dark Side of the Moon,” broke the record for the most expensive guitar sold at auction.

Published: March 14, 2026, 2:59 am

Turkey Says NATO Defenses Shot Down a Third Iranian Missile

Turkey did not say where the missile was intercepted. But residents near Incirlik Air Base, which hosts U.S. troops, reported hearing sirens and a loud boom.

Published: March 13, 2026, 11:23 am

Where Israeli Strikes Are Hitting Beirut

Our Beirut bureau chief, Christina Goldbaum, shows how Israeli airstrikes have affected Lebanon and its capital. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled areas around Beirut and in a huge swath of southern Lebanon after Israel issued evacuation warnings in its conflict with Hezbollah.

Published: March 13, 2026, 2:06 pm

‘A Lot of Life Years Lost’: How NAFTA Shortened American Life Spans

A study tracks how the North American Free Trade Agreement and trade competition with Mexico led to earlier deaths for American factory workers.

Published: March 13, 2026, 3:21 pm

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Published: March 13, 2026, 11:54 pm

This is what happened on March 12.

Published: March 13, 2026, 4:27 am

Carney Plans Military Expansion in Canada’s Arctic, Following Trump Threats

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would build three bases in the region. The government also plans to improve infrastructure and airports in the north.

Published: March 13, 2026, 3:16 am

Oil Rises, Bringing Gains to 40% Since the Start of the War

After surging about 10 percent on Thursday, oil prices had little reaction to the decision by President Trump to waive sanctions on the sale of some Russian crude.

Published: March 14, 2026, 12:32 am

Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was “unfortunate” that the move could benefit Russia, but maintained that it was only for the short term.

Published: March 13, 2026, 1:32 am

Cuba Pledges to Release 51 Prisoners Amid U.S. Pressure

The Trump administration has been trying to choke the Cuban government through an oil blockade. The prisoner release appears to be an effort to appease Washington.

Published: March 13, 2026, 4:43 pm

Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Thursday

Iran’s new supreme leader delivered a forceful message in his first public statement since succeeding his slain father, as the Israeli military bombarded Tehran and the Lebanese capital with strikes.

Published: March 13, 2026, 12:16 am

All 6 Crew Members Killed in U.S. Refueling Plane Crash in Iraq, Military Says

The crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire, U.S. Central Command said. All six crew members died, it said, bringing the number of U.S. service members killed in the Iran war to at least 13.

Published: March 13, 2026, 10:09 pm

Ukraine to Make Drone Videos Available for Training A.I. Models

Despite ethical concerns about using battlefield videos to train artificial intelligence, Ukraine’s defense ministry said it needs to improve A.I. targeting to compete with Russia.

Published: March 13, 2026, 1:41 am

What Is the Strait of Hormuz and Why Is Iran Blocking It?

With attacks and threats, Tehran is using the world’s most important transit point for oil and gas as leverage against its enemies.

Published: March 13, 2026, 4:26 pm

Your Oscars Guide

The Academy Awards ceremony is on Sunday. Here’s what to know.

Published: March 13, 2026, 5:41 am

Trump Targets Forced Labor in Global Tariff Scheme

The Trump administration began a trade investigation Thursday into whether dozens of countries have policies to combat forced labor.

Published: March 13, 2026, 10:09 am

Trump Issues Executive Orders to Tackle Housing Supply, Demand

The orders could undermine bipartisan legislation the Senate passed earlier this week, the most significant housing package in decades.

Published: March 14, 2026, 3:26 am

With Endorsement, Trump Clears Oklahoma Senate Path

The move, as other Republicans confirmed they would not run, all but assured Representative Kevin Hern would succeed Senator Markwayne Mullin.

Published: March 14, 2026, 2:23 am

Pentagon’s Boat Bombings Are Illegal, Human Rights Panel Is Told

Experts condemned the U.S. campaign at a human rights meeting in Guatemala, and the Trump administration condemned the meeting.

Published: March 14, 2026, 12:48 am

Trump’s War Alliance With Israel Is Reshaping the Middle East. But It Carries Risks.

President Trump is the first American leader to embrace fighting a full-fledged, joint war with Israel. Washington has tried to avoid that level of coordination in the past.

Published: March 14, 2026, 12:11 am

The Michigan Synagogue Attacker Was a Quiet Restaurant Worker

Days before the antisemitic violence, an imam recalled seeing Ayman Mohamad Ghazali at a service for his relatives who had been killed in the war in Lebanon.

Published: March 14, 2026, 12:42 am

Temple Israel Staff Raced to Save Lives in Michigan Synagogue Attack

“I didn’t breathe until I knew all of the kids were OK,” one teacher recalled after a truck crashed through the doors of a Michigan synagogue this week.

Published: March 13, 2026, 11:37 pm

Judge Blocks Trump Order Ending Deportation Protections for Somalis, for Now

The judge said she was staying the order indefinitely in large part because the Trump administration had been unprepared to defend it in court.

Published: March 13, 2026, 11:34 pm

Gunman in Old Dominion Shooting Appeared to Target ROTC, Court Records Show

Before opening fire in a university classroom, the gunman asked people if they were there for a Reserve Officers Training Corps event, court documents said.

Published: March 13, 2026, 11:32 pm

Before Deadly Old Dominion Shooting, Parallel Lives of 2 Soldiers Diverged

Lt. Col. Brandon Shah flew hundreds of combat missions as a war-zone helicopter pilot before being shot and killed in his Old Dominion University classroom by a radicalized military veteran.

Published: March 14, 2026, 12:06 am

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Demand for Student Race Data

A group of Democratic attorneys general had sued to overturn the Trump administration’s new policy that demanded the past seven years of student application data.

Published: March 13, 2026, 10:45 pm

Chemical Smell at Control Center Halts Traffic at Washington and Baltimore Airports

The ground delays, which also affected the airport serving Richmond, Va., were expected to last until at least midnight, according to the F.A.A., which said the smell had affected air traffic controllers.

Published: March 14, 2026, 1:30 am

Charges Dropped Against Teenagers Whose Teacher Died in Prank Gone Wrong

The teacher’s relatives said they supported “getting the charges dropped for all involved” after a student prank led to his death last week in Georgia.

Published: March 13, 2026, 10:20 pm

Justice Dept. Drops Prosecution of Veteran Who Burned American Flag

The veteran, Jay Carey, was arrested the same day that President Trump signed an executive order to punish flag burning, a First Amendment right.

Published: March 13, 2026, 10:57 pm

Marines Issue Findings on California Shrapnel Incident

The October episode sent shrapnel onto California Highway Patrol vehicles on Interstate 5 during a celebratory exercise conducted for Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Published: March 13, 2026, 10:15 pm

What to Know About AI Political Campaign Ads During Election Season

Wait, that’s not the real James Talarico …

Published: March 13, 2026, 10:13 pm

Protesters Accused of Antifa Ties Found Guilty of Support for Terrorism

The guilty verdicts marked the first time that terrorism charges had been successfully brought against purported members of antifa.

Published: March 13, 2026, 11:56 pm

Judge Orders V.A. to Restore Union Contract With 300,000 Workers

Doug Collins, the V.A. secretary, had moved to nullify the contract in August, after Trump sought to eliminate collective-bargaining rights for federal workers.

Published: March 13, 2026, 9:33 pm

Judge Quashes Justice Dept.’s Subpoenas of Fed, Crippling Its Pursuit of Trump’s Rivals

Judge James E. Boasberg derided the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington for pursuing a case against Jerome H. Powell that appeared to be motivated by President Trump’s desire for vengeance.

Published: March 13, 2026, 10:02 pm

Family Members of Michigan Synagogue Attacker Died in Airstrike in Lebanon

The man, a U.S. citizen born in Lebanon, lost family members during an airstrike there last week. The attack on a Michigan synagogue rattled Jewish communities across America.

Published: March 13, 2026, 11:36 pm

Trump’s Move to Seize Oil Tankers Costs the U.S. Tens of Millions of Dollars

Although President Trump said seizing tankers would be a financial boon, the cost of maintaining just one aging ship has already reached $47 million.

Published: March 13, 2026, 6:43 pm

Sam Page Poised to Beat Phil Berger in High Stakes N.C. Primary

A formal tally on Friday showed Sam Page ahead of Phil Berger, the powerful longtime leader of the State Senate. A recount is expected but experts say that is unlikely to flip the results.

Published: March 13, 2026, 9:31 pm

Hegseth’s Claim About Killing a Would-Be Assassin Creates a Mystery

The defense secretary said the leader of an Iranian unit that had planned to assassinate President Trump had been killed. But U.S. officials privately acknowledge the story is not that simple.

Published: March 13, 2026, 4:29 pm

Airport Security Workers to Miss Paycheck as Shutdown Drags On

Union officials warned that airport delays could worsen just as spring break season kicks in. Workers are taking on other jobs and canceling child care to make ends meet.

Published: March 13, 2026, 6:22 pm

Trump-Iran Timeline: Key Moments Leading Up to War

President Trump’s aggressive stance toward Iran, during his first term and since returning to office last year, is key to understanding the conflict.

Published: March 13, 2026, 4:17 pm

Homes in This California Enclave Come With a Catch: Living on a Landslide Complex

The soil keeps shifting in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. For the right buyer, that presents a great opportunity, at least for the time being.

Published: March 13, 2026, 4:00 pm

Welcome to the Neighborhood. It’s Sinking.

Portuguese Bend in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., rests on an active landslide. While some residents have fled, a few new homebuyers are choosing to take a risk and purchase anyway, seeing a rare opportunity to own a piece of Southern California coastal property.

Published: March 13, 2026, 4:50 pm

Wall Street Bankers Offered Lucrative Access to Join the Pentagon

A presentation from a headhunting firm aimed to recruit Wall Street investors to the Pentagon by offering “unmatched access” to government officials and fund-raising opportunities among foreign sovereigns.

Published: March 13, 2026, 4:39 pm

How to Vote in the 2026 Illinois Primary on Tuesday

Democratic and Republican candidates are vying for open seats in the U.S. Senate and House, and also for governor and other statewide offices.

Published: March 13, 2026, 3:36 pm

Hegseth Vows Lethal Day in Iran as Air War Intensifies

At a news conference, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave no indication of how long it would take before the Navy could escort civilian cargo ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Published: March 13, 2026, 5:39 pm

War Stirs Mixed Feelings for the Only Iranian American Democrat in Congress

The daughter of Iranians who fled the country, Representative Yassamin Ansari of Arizona wants a democratic and secular government for Iran, but is wary of President Trump’s war.

Published: March 13, 2026, 2:18 pm

After Synagogue Attack in Michigan, Some Jews Wonder How Much More Security Is Possible

“We are synagogues — we are houses of worship,” one rabbi said. “We are not Fort Knox.”

Published: March 13, 2026, 9:03 am

Joaquin Castro Is on a Quest to Get Detained Immigrants Released

The Texas Democrat has used his perch in Congress to highlight sympathetic cases in his push to free detainees and call attention to the consequences of President Trump’s immigration agenda.

Published: March 13, 2026, 8:04 pm

Hegseth’s Boasts of ‘Maximum’ Engagement Authorities Face Scrutiny After School Is Hit

The defense secretary has disparaged restrictive rules for opening fire that are aimed at reducing the risk of mistakes and civilian casualties.

Published: March 13, 2026, 5:37 pm

‘A Lot of Life Years Lost’: How NAFTA Shortened American Life Spans

A study tracks how the North American Free Trade Agreement and trade competition with Mexico led to earlier deaths for American factory workers.

Published: March 13, 2026, 3:21 pm

His Harvard Lab Was Thriving. Then Came the Cuts.

Will Mair, who studies aging, lost almost all his research funds when the White House cracked down on Harvard. He was wholly unprepared for the upheaval that followed.

Published: March 13, 2026, 6:52 pm

2026 Has Three Fridays the 13th

It’s the first time since 2015 that the combination of the day and date associated with bad luck has recurred three times in a calendar year.

Published: March 13, 2026, 8:22 am