Israel-Iran Conflict: Iran War Live Updates: Crowds Rally in Tehran as U.S. Measures Fail to Calm Oil Fears

Thousands gathered in the Iranian capital in opposition to the United States and Israel. U.S. defense officials are briefing reporters after the military said that four crew members had died in the crash of a refueling jet in Iraq.

Published: March 13, 2026, 12:38 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, 10:08 am

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, 9:50 am

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, 11:00 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

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, 4:01 am

Iran’s Frantic Attempt to Save Its Ships Before Torpedo Attack

The Iranian Navy sought refuge in Sri Lanka and India. While India obliged, Sri Lanka stalled over fears it would threaten its neutrality.

Published: March 12, 2026, 12:35 pm

How Russia’s Scorched-Earth Attacks Put Ukraine’s Power Grid Near Collapse

Strikes on Ukrainian energy systems have tripled this winter. Continuous repairs and Western aid staved off a total breakdown.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:02 am

Trump Tempers María Corina Machado’s Political Ambitions in Venezuela

President Trump is tempering the political ambitions of María Corina Machado, a Nobel laureate, as he deepens ties with her foes in Venezuela.

Published: March 12, 2026, 10:48 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

Ground Down by War, Hezbollah’s Loyal Base Shows Cracks

“We just want to be back in our homes,” said a Lebanese man who, like many others in the latest round of fighting, has to flee.

Published: March 12, 2026, 11:02 am

Israel Drops Case Against Soldiers Accused of Abusing Palestinian Detainee

After a prisoner arrived at a hospital with broken ribs and a torn rectum, Israelis were once again at odds over the issue of mistreatment and impunity.

Published: March 12, 2026, 7:47 pm

Trump’s Iran War Is Causing Problems For His Ally in Italy, Giorgia Meloni

War in the Middle East has left Italy’s prime minister in a domestic bind, presenting her with one of the biggest challenges of a previously stable tenure.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:03 am

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

Cuba Acknowledges Talks with Trump Officials For the First Time

Facing a massive energy crisis and increasing protests on the streets, the Cuban government acknowledged that it had entered into negotiations with the Trump administration.

Published: March 13, 2026, 12:11 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 13, 2026, 11:39 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, 9:02 am

‘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, 9:01 am

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Published: March 13, 2026, 11:52 am

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Published: March 13, 2026, 4:27 am

Canada Plans Military Expansion in 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 Prices Rise Despite Trump’s Decision to Lift Russia Sanctions

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 13, 2026, 11:22 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, 4:07 am

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

4 Killed in Crash of U.S. Refueling Plane in Iraq, Military Says

The crash was not because of hostile or friendly fire, U.S. Central Command said. Four crew members died, it said, bringing the number of U.S. service members killed in the Iran conflict to at least 11.

Published: March 13, 2026, 9:55 am

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

Netanyahu issues veiled threat to new supreme leader of Iran.

Published: March 12, 2026, 10:42 pm

Walid Khalidi, Scholar Called Father of Palestinian Studies, Dies at 100

As a historian and diplomat, he gave intellectual shape to his people and made sure that they played a role in negotiating their future.

Published: March 12, 2026, 10:12 pm

Iran Is Laying Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Officials Say

A fifth of the world’s oil passes through the strait, making it a critical choke point in global commerce.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:45 pm

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, 1:38 am

Your Oscars Guide

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

Published: March 13, 2026, 5:41 am

New Iranian Leader Vows to Keep Global Oil Gateway Blocked

Oil prices surged on Thursday after ships came under attack in the Persian Gulf, and Iran’s supreme leader vowed revenge for U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:04 pm

Drone Strike in Congo Kills 3, Including U.N. Worker

The attack struck a residential area of Goma, killing an employee of the U.N.’s children’s agency and two others amid a sharp rise in drone warfare.

Published: March 12, 2026, 8:57 pm

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

Iraq vents anger at strikes on former militias now under government control.

Published: March 12, 2026, 7:36 pm

Yanar Mohammed, 65, Iraqi Women’s Rights Advocate, Is Killed by Gunmen

She established a network of safe houses for abused women and was an outspoken critic of her country’s repressive institutions, despite the constant threat of violence.

Published: March 12, 2026, 5:01 pm

Pussycat Dolls Announce New Single and Reunion Tour

You’re in luck: The early 2000s girl group announced a new single and a reunion tour on Thursday.

Published: March 12, 2026, 4:57 pm

With New Right-Wing President, Chile Shifts Toward Region’s Conservative, Pro-Trump Alignment

The inauguration of Chile’s new president, José Antonio Kast, is the latest milestone in a broader shift toward conservatism and pro-Trump alignment in the region.

Published: March 12, 2026, 10:24 pm

Pardoning Netanyahu Now Would Be Improper, Key Israeli Office Says

Rebuffing pressure from President Trump, a legal office says the prime minister should be pardoned only if he resigns, confesses or is convicted.

Published: March 12, 2026, 8:04 pm

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s New Supreme Leader, Says Strait of Hormuz Must Remain Closed in Defiant Statement

Mojtaba Khamenei struck a defiant tone and signaled that Iran would not back down in a war that has spread across the Middle East.

Published: March 12, 2026, 6:26 pm

Attacks on two tankers prompt Iraq to close oil terminals.

Published: March 12, 2026, 3:46 pm

15 Are Sentenced to Life for Moscow Concert Hall Massacre

At least 149 people died in the 2024 terror attack outside the Russian capital, for which the Islamic State claimed responsibility.

Published: March 12, 2026, 3:40 pm

Displaced Lebanese Haunted by Strikes from the Sky

With airstrikes expanding beyond the limits of Beirut’s southern suburbs, people in the city say that even the once-safest corners may no longer be off-limits.

Published: March 12, 2026, 8:03 pm

Stryker Cyberattack Adds to Fears of New Front in Iran War

A hacking group seemed to claim responsibility for the attack on a U.S. manufacturer, calling it retaliation for a strike on an Iranian school.

Published: March 12, 2026, 2:56 pm

War has sent thousands of planes flying in the other direction.

Published: March 12, 2026, 2:33 pm

Closures of Middle East oil terminals add to jitters about prices.

Published: March 12, 2026, 3:20 pm

Iran War Causing Largest Ever Oil Disruption, I.E.A. Says

Conflict is forcing producers to slash production and close ports as Iran steps up attacks on energy infrastructure.

Published: March 12, 2026, 2:11 pm

U.S. Trade Deficit Falls in January

The data showed imports dipped and exports rose in the month before the Supreme Court struck down most of the president’s tariffs.

Published: March 12, 2026, 1:17 pm

Iran’s Naval Mines: A History of Threats to Persian Gulf Shipping

The U.S. said this week that it attacked 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. In the 1980s, Iranian mines damaged oil tankers and a U.S. Navy warship.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:18 am

How The Times Uses Graphics and Maps to Track the Mideast Conflict

Our visual journalists pinpoint attacks across the region and zoom in on individual strikes using satellite imagery.

Published: March 12, 2026, 5:49 pm

How Hegseth Came to See Moral Purpose in War as Weakness

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s bellicose and vengeful rhetoric describing the military’s war in Iran grew out of his experience in Iraq.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:03 am

Her Lab Worked to Future-Proof Fruits and Vegetables

Erin McGuire ran a research network that studied how to get healthy food to marginalized populations around the world.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:01 am

Deadly Attack on Oil Tankers Prompts Iraq to Close Oil Terminals

An attack off the Iraqi coast engulfed two oil tankers in flames, killing at least one person. Senior Iraqi officials believe the attack was Iranian.

Published: March 12, 2026, 1:11 pm

Why Oil Prices Surged Even After the Release of Strategic Reserves

Reserves or no reserves, the outlook remains bleak as long as a major oil and gas trade route remains virtually closed.

Published: March 12, 2026, 8:40 am

At China’s Big Political Meeting, a Rare Debate About Inequality

China’s plan to raise pensions for farmers by less than $3 a month prompted rare criticism from lawmakers about the country’s threadbare social safety net.

Published: March 12, 2026, 6:38 am

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Published: March 13, 2026, 1:46 am

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Published: March 12, 2026, 4:54 am

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, 12:36 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, 9:02 am

‘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, 9:01 am

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, 9:00 am

Bad News for Friggatriskaidekaphobes: 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

Suspect in Michigan Synagogue Attack Worked at Popular Restaurant

The authorities identified the suspect as a naturalized U.S. citizen. Residents of Dearborn Heights, Mich., said he took orders at the business.

Published: March 13, 2026, 3:02 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

What We Know About Michigan Synagogue Attack on Temple Israel

The attacker who drove into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, a 41-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen, is dead. No one else was killed.

Published: March 13, 2026, 9:04 am

A Weakened Iran Hits Back by Strangling the Vital Strait of Hormuz

The threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are complicating President Trump’s calculations about how and when to end the war.

Published: March 12, 2026, 11:18 pm

Treasure Hunter Released From Prison After Refusing to Turn Over Gold Coins

Thomas G. Thompson was held in contempt for 10 years for repeatedly denying he knew the whereabouts of 500 missing gold coins.

Published: March 12, 2026, 10:58 pm

Florida Republicans Pass Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote

The proposed law, which would not take effect before this year’s midterm elections, was modeled in part on President Trump’s top legislative priority in Congress.

Published: March 12, 2026, 11:05 pm

With Disputed Legal Maneuver, Trump Tries to Set Policy Without Legislation

By suing Republican states and making sharp reversals in old cases, the Trump administration is using courts to fast-track major shifts in policy.

Published: March 12, 2026, 11:31 pm

Places of Worship, Magnets for Violence: Synagogue Attacks Have Risen

The attack on Temple Israel is just the most recent in a string of attacks. They have taken place in the United States and around the world.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:55 pm

Executive and Judicial Branches Spar Over Control of Federal Courthouses

The head of the General Services Administration said a proposal to transfer control of courthouse buildings to the judiciary was a bad idea.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:48 pm

Temple Israel Is One of the Largest Reform Temples in the U.S.

Founded in 1941, the temple in West Bloomfield Township, Mich., has thousands of members and an early education center.

Published: March 13, 2026, 11:12 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

Attack at Detroit-Area Synagogue Echoes Incident at a Michigan Church Last Year

For the second time in about six months, a driver rammed a vehicle into a house of worship in Michigan. Four people died as a result of last September’s attack in Grand Blanc Township.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:28 pm

Attack on Synagogue Comes Amid Significant Rise in Antisemitic Incidents

The number of assaults and threats against Jews has increased in recent years, with anxiety growing further since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

Published: March 12, 2026, 8:00 pm

$42 Million Verdict for Iraqi Victims of U.S. Abuse Is Upheld on Appeal

The damages would be paid by a Virginia contractor that supplied interrogators to the U.S. military after the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Published: March 12, 2026, 7:11 pm

Will Illinois’ Democratic Primary for Senate Divide Black Voters?

Two Black female candidates may split Democratic primary voters in Illinois, and anger is growing at well-funded efforts to widen the divide.

Published: March 13, 2026, 11:58 am

Senate Again Deadlocks on Homeland Security Funding as Shutdown Persists

The fight over restrictions on immigration agents has prolonged the funding lapse for T.S.A., Coast Guard and more into a second month, as airports experience screening delays.

Published: March 12, 2026, 6:42 pm

F.B.I. Joins Search for Air Force General Missing for 2 Weeks

Before he retired, Maj. Gen. William N. McCasland oversaw a research laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:54 pm

How Trump’s Election Lie Could Affect 2026 Midterms

The Trump administration is putting the weight of the federal government behind his false claims about the 2020 election in order to investigate key swing states ahead of the midterms. Nick Corasaniti, a New York Times reporter focusing on elections, homes in on the states that have become the prime targets and why.

Published: March 12, 2026, 7:30 pm

Police Respond to Shooting at Temple Israel in Michigan

It was not immediately clear if anyone had been injured, though smoke could be seen pouring from the building.

Published: March 13, 2026, 3:00 am

People in This Mississippi City Faced Off With Elon Musk. They Lost.

Despite locals’ concerns about noise and possible pollution, Mississippi is allowing Mr. Musk’s company to operate gas turbines there that will help power its chatbot.

Published: March 12, 2026, 9:50 pm

Flowers Are Blooming in California’s Death Valley

Visitors are flocking to see a bonanza of wildflowers that has transformed this barren desert.

Published: March 12, 2026, 7:27 pm

Senate Resoundingly Passes Housing Bill, but Challenges Lie Ahead

The lopsided vote to approve the measure was a rare bit of election-year bipartisanship on a major affordability issue, but G.O.P. disputes and President Trump’s disinterest have left its fate uncertain.

Published: March 12, 2026, 4:46 pm

Old Dominion University Shooting Being Investigated as Act of Terrorism, Officials Say

The F.B.I. said the shooting, which wounded two other people at the university, in Norfolk, Va., was being investigated as an act of terrorism.

Published: March 13, 2026, 2:15 am

Ron DeSantis Wants Speedy Executions, and Lots of Them

After President Trump urged states to recommit themselves to capital punishment, Florida started to put prisoners to death at rates not seen in the state’s modern history.

Published: March 12, 2026, 4:01 pm

Trump Endorses Jake Paul, Who Isn't Running for Office

The president called Mr. Paul, a boxer and provocative influencer, a “great guy” and predicted that he would run for an elected position.

Published: March 13, 2026, 1:20 am

James Clyburn to Run for House Again, Defying Push for Generational Change

The Democratic power broker had kept his plans under wraps but signaled he wanted to be around to see the first Black speaker elected, a milestone the party is well positioned to reach next year.

Published: March 12, 2026, 3:52 pm