Iran War Live Updates: As Attacks Rattle Markets, Trump Seeks to Reassure Americans

President Trump said he would do whatever was necessary to lower oil prices, and his Treasury secretary said the government might even take the paradoxical step of lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil.

Published: March 19, 2026, 6:49 pm

The Iran War’s Economic Threat to Europe and Asia

Inflation and its consequences for growth are a growing concern for countries where memories of the 2022 energy crisis are fresh.

Published: March 19, 2026, 6:06 am

How Immigration Became an Issue in Argentina

Argentina has often stood out for its openness to immigration. Under President Javier Milei, it has started to crack down.

Published: March 19, 2026, 9:00 am

The Soldier Who Came Back From the Dead

Told that Nazar Daletskyi had died, his Ukrainian family buried what they thought were his remains. He turned up three years later in a prisoner-of-war exchange.

Published: March 19, 2026, 9:22 am

Trump and Iran Dominate the Agenda as Europe’s Leaders Meet. Here Are 4 Things to Know.

A gathering in Brussels was meant to concentrate on jump-starting the E.U. economy. Instead, the fallout of the war in the Middle East is front and center.

Published: March 19, 2026, 12:40 pm

A Crucial Loan for Ukraine Becomes Election Leverage for Orban

European leaders are pushing Prime Minister Viktor Orban to stop blocking a €90 billion loan to Kyiv. But the issue is a rallying cry in elections in Hungary set for April 12.

Published: March 19, 2026, 3:48 pm

How Japan’s Leader Sanae Takaichi Found Her Voice in D.C. Decades Ago

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi got her start in politics as an intern for a trailblazing Colorado lawmaker. She returns to Washington this week to meet with President Trump.

Published: March 19, 2026, 9:04 am

In Swaths of Germany, the Far-Right AfD Is Part of the Fabric

The Alternative for Germany party, or AfD, is shunned in federal politics but is a regional force. This fall, it could win broader power for the first time.

Published: March 19, 2026, 4:01 am

2 Men Charged With Spying for Iran on Jewish Institutions in UK

The men, both Iranian citizens, are accused of conducting surveillance on several Jewish institutions and community buildings in London.

Published: March 19, 2026, 2:26 pm

A Lebanese Cafe on the Edge of Destruction

Near the center of Beirut, one image captures the aftermath of an Israeli strike.

Published: March 19, 2026, 9:19 am

How TrumpRx Drug Prices Compare With Those in Other Countries

The TrumpRx website claims to offer the best prices for medications. Here’s where Americans still pay more — and much more.

Published: March 18, 2026, 4:01 am

Pakistan Pauses Afghanistan Airstrikes for Eid

At least 143 people were killed in a Pakistani airstrike that hit a drug rehabilitation facility in Kabul on Monday, according to a top U.N. official.

Published: March 19, 2026, 1:12 am

The Tropical St. Patrick’s Day That Honors African History

Montserrat treats the holiday as both a national celebration and a more somber milestone: a commemoration of a failed slave rebellion.

Published: March 18, 2026, 9:14 pm

Retired Belgian Diplomat, 93, Faces Trial Over 1961 Killing of Congolese Leader

A Brussels court ruled that Étienne Davignon must stand trial for the murder of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Published: March 18, 2026, 10:56 pm

Jerusalem’s Old City sustains some damage after being largely spared in years of fighting.

Published: March 19, 2026, 6:15 pm

Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor in Meeting With Japan’s Leader

Breaking a taboo, President Trump needled Japan’s prime minister about the World War II attack, as she widened her eyes and appeared to take a deep breath in the Oval Office.

Published: March 19, 2026, 6:02 pm

U.S. Encourages Flow of Iranian Oil While It Battles Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said removing sanctions on Iranian oil would lower global prices.

Published: March 19, 2026, 5:25 pm

Spanish Police Search for American College Student Missing After Club Visit

James Gracey, a 20-year-old student at the University of Alabama, disappeared during a visit to a beachfront nightclub in Barcelona. The police are searching with helicopters and underwater units.

Published: March 19, 2026, 5:10 pm

U.K. Advisers Sent to U.S. to Help Develop Options to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

The move comes after President Trump sharply criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not supporting his initial military strikes on Iran.

Published: March 19, 2026, 5:00 pm

Israeli Officials Said U.S. Was Told about South Pars Attack

President Trump first said the United States “knew nothing” about an attack on the gas field in Iran, which sent global oil and gas prices soaring. He then said he cautioned Israel against it.

Published: March 19, 2026, 6:24 pm

European leaders seek a de-escalation of attacks.

Published: March 19, 2026, 3:49 pm

Father of a Palestinian woman killed with three others during a missile attack expresses shock.

The victims are the first Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank to be killed as a result of the Middle East war.

Published: March 19, 2026, 3:59 pm

Pentagon Seeks Additional $200 Billion to Fund Iran War

The request, which the White House has not submitted to Congress, is already encountering some resistance.

Published: March 19, 2026, 3:23 pm

Why Iran’s Attack on an Energy Hub in Qatar Spooked Investors

Lasting damage to Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export plant, would have big consequences for the global energy market.

Published: March 19, 2026, 5:12 pm

Mapping two days of attacks on Gulf energy sites.

Published: March 19, 2026, 2:52 pm

Saudi Official Warns Patience Is Limited as Iranian Attacks Barrage Kingdom

Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the foreign minister, said Saudi Arabia was prepared to take military action if necessary, after waves of missile and drone attacks.

Published: March 19, 2026, 1:42 pm

Useful Local Travel Apps to Download Before You Go Abroad

Ride-hailing, dining and navigation apps you rely on at home may not be the best options in many countries. Here are local alternatives to download before you go.

Published: March 19, 2026, 9:02 am

Trump Says U.S. and Qatar Not Involved in Strike on Iran’s South Pars Gas Field

President Trump said Israel was responsible for the attack, but vowed to “massively” destroy the gas field if Tehran hit Qatar’s energy facilities in retaliation.

Published: March 19, 2026, 9:01 am

The Weather Is Getting Wilder, and Some See a Dire Signal in the Data

Several of the Earth’s systems are changing faster than predicted as global temperatures rise, scientists say.

Published: March 19, 2026, 2:51 pm

Here’s the latest.

Published: March 19, 2026, 6:38 pm

Oil Prices Soar and Stocks Slide on Renewed Fears Over Energy Supplies

Attacks on major energy facilities in Iran and Qatar injected new uncertainty into the outlook for oil and gas prices.

Published: March 19, 2026, 1:43 pm

Ozempic Is About to Go Generic in India, China and Canada

In India, China and several other nations, Novo Nordisk is on the verge of losing patent protection for its blockbuster weight loss drug, opening the door for cheaper competing versions.

Published: March 19, 2026, 4:00 am

Iranian Missile Attack Leaves 3 Palestinians Dead in West Bank

Several others were injured in the strike, which hit a caravan being used as a hair salon in the town of Beit Awwa, according to Palestinian officials.

Published: March 19, 2026, 10:48 am

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

A day of strikes on energy facilities and testimony in Washington to members of Congress.

Published: March 18, 2026, 11:56 pm

Iran Turns Out for Funeral for Those Killed in Strikes

Some died in Iran, others on a sea far from home. They were honored together Wednesday at a procession in Tehran.

Published: March 18, 2026, 11:35 pm

Days of Anger and Fear for Iranians Living With Waves of Airstrikes

Residents in Tehran and elsewhere say the attacks come at all hours and rock the ground.

Published: March 18, 2026, 11:33 pm

2 Charged With Surveillance for Iran on London’s Jews

The suspects are accused of gathering information last summer on targets linked to the city’s Jewish community.

Published: March 18, 2026, 10:04 pm

Empowering Iran’s Hard-liners

U.S.-Israeli attacks helped ultraconservatives cement power. That could make ending the war tougher.

Published: March 19, 2026, 3:56 am

Palestinian Man Recounts Brutal Sexual Assault by Israeli Settlers

The man said his attackers stripped him naked, beat him and zip-tied his genitalia, an account corroborated by family members and a rights activist who were also beaten.

Published: March 19, 2026, 11:04 am

Strikes Deliver Another Blow to Iran’s Domestic Energy Sites

The attacks could worsen the severe electricity shortages that Iranians already face.

Published: March 18, 2026, 9:21 pm

Iran Maintains Near-Total Internet Blackout Amid U.S.-Israeli Strikes

As the war has stretched into its third week, the Iranian government has blocked internet access for most of its 92 million citizens.

Published: March 18, 2026, 8:59 pm

Why Trump Keeps Saying ‘Nuclear’

Our national security reporter David E. Sanger describes how President Trump is considering a risky commando operation at an Iranian nuclear site.

Published: March 18, 2026, 8:45 pm

U.S. Intelligence Saw No Change in Iran’s Missile Capabilities Before War

On Wednesday, the director of national intelligence and C.I.A. director contradicted one of the justifications the Trump administration had given for its attacks on Iran.

Published: March 19, 2026, 12:47 pm

Iran Executes Swedish Citizen Accused of Spying

The case indicates that more than two weeks into the war, Iran continues its prosecution of foreigners. Sweden said its citizen did not get a fair trial.

Published: March 18, 2026, 10:37 pm

As a Meningitis Outbreak Spreads in Kent, UK, Here’s What to Know

At least 27 young adults are believed to be infected, and two have died, in an outbreak of meningococcal disease in the county of Kent, in southeast England.

Published: March 19, 2026, 11:40 am

Despite Moscow’s Threats, Poland Rules to Extradite Archaeologist

Kyiv accuses Alexander Butyagin, a prominent antiquities scholar, of destroying cultural heritage during his excavations in Russia-occupied Crimea. The Kremlin has condemned his arrest.

Published: March 18, 2026, 4:15 pm

An Abandoned Russian Tanker Is Drifting at Sea. Will Anyone Stop It?

An attack forced its crew to abandon ship in early March. No country has intervened, despite fears of environmental disaster.

Published: March 18, 2026, 4:04 pm

Energy Facilities Attacked in Iran and Qatar, Sending Prices Soaring

The strikes appeared to be some of the most significant attacks on energy sites since the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran began almost three weeks ago.

Published: March 19, 2026, 1:22 pm

Couple Killed in Cluster Bomb Attack Near Tel Aviv

Neighbors told Israeli news media that their apartment building was hit soon after a siren sounded.

Published: March 19, 2026, 12:50 am

Israel Has Killed Esmaeil Khatib, Iran’s Intelligence Minister

The Israeli military said on Wednesday that it had killed Esmaeil Khatib in an airstrike. Iran confirmed the killing.

Published: March 18, 2026, 7:13 pm

Over 200 Ukrainian Experts in Middle East to Help Fight Drones, Zelensky Says

President Volodymyr Zelensky said that 11 countries in the region have asked for Kyiv’s assistance. Russia has launched such drones against Ukraine for years.

Published: March 18, 2026, 11:48 am

Israel Intensifies Strikes on Beirut, Escalating Its Campaign Against Hezbollah

The Israeli military widened its attacks to the districts in the center of the Lebanese capital, destroying buildings, forcing residents to flee and killing at least 10.

Published: March 19, 2026, 12:47 am

He Lost a Leg for Russia. Then, He Says, His Country Betrayed Him.

Imprisoned for murder, Aleksandr Abbasov-Derskhan sought a new start in life and freedom by signing up to fight in Ukraine. But he says promised benefits proved illusory.

Published: March 19, 2026, 11:57 am

Betting on Ayatollah’s Ouster Ignites Ire Over Prediction Markets

Bettors are angry that Kalshi, citing a policy against death bets, did not pay on wagers. And with signs of trading on government secrets, some lawmakers want to restrict prediction markets.

Published: March 18, 2026, 1:13 pm

As Iran War Drags On, Europe Wants to Avoid a New Migration Crisis

A decade ago, a surge in migration to Europe spurred the far-right’s rise. European leaders now fear the Iran war could set off another crisis, and they have taken tentative steps to prepare.

Published: March 18, 2026, 9:01 am

Here’s the latest.

Published: March 19, 2026, 1:20 am

The Faroe Islands Are Changing Some of Europe’s Strictest Abortion Rules

A new law allowing abortion up to 12 weeks will be a major shift in an archipelago of 55,000 people, and there are strong feelings on both sides.

Published: March 18, 2026, 1:57 pm

Trump’s Friendship With Japan’s Leader Takaichi Faces Test Over Iran

In Washington on Thursday, President Trump is expected to press Sanae Takaichi for military help in the Strait of Hormuz. But she faces constraints on what she can offer.

Published: March 18, 2026, 11:01 pm

Asia Turns Back to Coal as War Chokes Off Natural Gas

Across Asia, a sharp drop in liquefied natural gas supplies is pushing major importers back toward coal, undermining L.N.G.’s long-held role as a stable energy anchor.

Published: March 18, 2026, 12:12 pm

Netanyahu Hopes Strikes on Iran Will Lead to Uprising and Regime Change

Israeli attacks have targeted the command centers of Iran’s repressive, internal security forces in hopes that Iranians will overthrow their rulers. Some see that as wishful thinking.

Published: March 18, 2026, 11:16 pm

Trump Administration Surveys Cornell Employees About Antisemitism

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sent a questionnaire to workers asking for detailed information about potential civil rights violations at the Ivy League school.

Published: March 19, 2026, 6:46 pm

Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor in Meeting With Japan’s Leader

Breaking a taboo, President Trump needled Japan’s prime minister about the World War II attack, as she widened her eyes and appeared to take a deep breath in the Oval Office.

Published: March 19, 2026, 6:02 pm

U.S. Encourages Flow of Iranian Oil While It Battles Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said removing sanctions on Iranian oil would lower global prices.

Published: March 19, 2026, 5:25 pm

Patel Says F.B.I. Agents Who Worked Mar-a-Lago Case Were Fired for Ethics Violations

The assertion by the F.B.I. director to a House committee is likely to be challenged in court.

Published: March 19, 2026, 5:14 pm

Lawsuit Accuses Justice Dept. Leadership of ‘Political Retribution’

The suit filed by two fired F.B.I. agents aimed to hold the Trump administration accountable for the purge of personnel who had worked on the investigations of Mr. Trump or his allies.

Published: March 19, 2026, 4:50 pm

What a Key AIPAC Loss in Illinois Signals for Pro-Israel Lobby in Midterms

The historically bipartisan American Israel Public Affairs Committee faces headwinds among Democrats angered by the country’s current government and war in Gaza.

Published: March 19, 2026, 4:24 pm

General Says U.S. Boat Strikes Are Not Answer to Country’s Drug Problem

Gen. Francis L. Donovan, the head of the military’s Southern Command, said he was working with regional allies on the issue.

Published: March 19, 2026, 4:01 pm

A Gift From Trump to the Supreme Court

In a caustic critique of the court issued on social media late Sunday night, the president inadvertently buttressed its independence.

Published: March 19, 2026, 4:01 pm

What to Know About Section 702, the Controversial Warrantless Surveillance Law

A warrantless wiretapping law known as Section 702 is set to expire on April 20 unless Congress votes to extend it. Past cycles have been rocky.

Published: March 19, 2026, 2:49 pm

Homeland Security Nominee Clears Key Hurdle

If confirmed, Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma would be taking over the department at a sensitive moment.

Published: March 19, 2026, 1:42 pm

California to Rename Chavez Holiday as ‘Farmworkers Day’

Some states and cities have canceled their observances of Cesar Chavez Day on March 31 after revelations that he abused girls and women.

Published: March 19, 2026, 5:45 pm

What to Know About State Laws on Ten Commandments Displays in Classrooms

Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas have passed laws requiring the posters in public schools. Several other states are considering similar measures.

Published: March 19, 2026, 9:04 am

Elon Musk Whips Up Frenzy Against John Thune Over SAVE America Act

Elon Musk is furiously pushing for Senator John Thune, the majority leader, to pass a strict voter ID bill. But so far, he hasn’t publicly spent money to promote the legislation.

Published: March 19, 2026, 4:37 pm

She Killed a Family With Her Speeding Car. Is Probation Enough?

Two years ago, an older driver killed a couple, their toddler and their baby as her vehicle sped through San Francisco. A judge has indicated that he intends to let her avoid prison, home detention and community service.

Published: March 19, 2026, 9:02 am

‘Go Big and Go Loud’: Inside the Justice Dept.’s Push to Prosecute Protesters

Prosecutors have struggled to prove in court what the president and his aides have repeatedly said in public: that a network of leftist activists presents a serious threat to national security.

Published: March 19, 2026, 9:01 am

‘We’re Just Seen as Sex Objects’: Dolores Huerta’s Years in the U.F.W.

The co-founder of the United Farm Workers talked about her relationship with Cesar Chavez, and the night he raped her.

Published: March 19, 2026, 5:06 pm

Trump Vowed to Crack Down on Fraudsters, but He’s Pardoned Dozens

Across both of his terms, President Trump has granted clemency to more than 70 allies, donors and others convicted in fraud cases.

Published: March 19, 2026, 9:00 am

Afroman Wins Civil Trial Over Use of Police Raid Footage in His Music Videos

Seven law enforcement officers had accused the rapper, whose name is Joseph E. Foreman, of causing them “humiliation” by using images from their 2022 raid on his Ohio home in two music videos.

Published: March 19, 2026, 3:08 pm

Joseph Duggar of ’19 Kids and Counting’ Faces Child Sex Abuse Charges

Mr. Duggar, a former star of the TLC reality show, was arrested in Arkansas and was awaiting extradition to Florida, where the authorities said he molested a 9-year-old girl in 2020.

Published: March 19, 2026, 2:37 am

F.B.I. Investigates Joe Kent, Whose Resignation Over Iran War Angered Trump

Mr. Kent is under investigation for a possible intelligence leak, according to people familiar with the situation. The inquiry is said to predate his resignation this week as the top U.S. counterterrorism official.

Published: March 19, 2026, 3:00 am

Newsmax Executive Named as Voice of America’s Deputy

The appointment raised concerns that the Trump administration would try to erode the news group’s independence after picking a deputy who had been at conservative news channels for around 20 years.

Published: March 19, 2026, 2:04 am

After Cesar Chavez Allegations, California Sex Abuse Laws Could Put U.F.W. at Financial Risk

Cesar Chavez’s labor union, United Farm Workers, could face lawsuits for his sex abuse of girls and women decades ago, experts say.

Published: March 19, 2026, 2:26 pm

Family of Minneapolis Boy Detained by ICE Faces Fast-Track Deportation

The family of 5-year-old Liam Conejos Ramos, who became a symbol of Trump’s immigration crackdown, is appealing their accelerated removal.

Published: March 19, 2026, 1:54 am

Bondi Doesn’t Commit to Deposition With House Panel Over Epstein Files

Under the rules of the oversight committee, Attorney General Pam Bondi received a subpoena requiring her to appear. The panel’s Republican chairman said he sent the summons reluctantly.

Published: March 19, 2026, 1:33 am

Mullin Faces Questions About War Zone Observations

The nominee for homeland security secretary suggested that he had observed war firsthand but declined to provide details, which he said were “classified.”

Published: March 19, 2026, 12:28 am

Senate G.O.P. Again Blocks Bid to Stop Iran War Until Trump Wins Authorization

For the second time since the war began, Senate Democrats tried and failed to win passage of a resolution that would have halted the offensive until President Trump went to Congress for approval.

Published: March 19, 2026, 2:19 am

Women in California Politics See Their Own Stories in Cesar Chavez Accusations

“I’ve seen the repercussions when you speak out against a man in power, and you are blamed for the repercussions,” a Los Angeles City Council member said.

Published: March 18, 2026, 11:25 pm

Bear That Clawed 2 People in California Is Euthanized, Orphaning Its Cubs

Officials in Monrovia, Calif., had lobbied state wildlife officers to relocate the bear and her two cubs to the Angeles National Forest instead.

Published: March 19, 2026, 1:27 am

Cesar Chavez Inspired California’s Latino Leaders but Left a Complex Legacy

Latino politicians describe having been awed by Mr. Chavez’s work on behalf of farm workers. They are now devastated by the sexual abuse allegations against him.

Published: March 18, 2026, 10:57 pm

What’s a Threat? Gabbard Says It’s Up to Trump, on Iran and Elsewhere.

Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, was left to square the president’s comments about an imminent nuclear threat from Iran with a letter from one of her trusted aides.

Published: March 18, 2026, 10:59 pm

Following Trump, Republicans in Congress Propose to Ban Most Voting by Mail

A restrictive voter I.D. bill under consideration in the Senate could severely limit mail-in voting. Conservatives are pressing to end the practice outright, taking aim at an option that is widely used by voters.

Published: March 18, 2026, 10:21 pm

Nebraska Wildfires Consume Nearly 800,000 Acres

The Morrill fire, the largest wildfire in state history, was 16 percent contained on Wednesday. The blaze was blamed for the death of an 86-year-old woman, the governor said.

Published: March 19, 2026, 12:06 am

Universities Wrestle With Cesar Chavez’s Name on Buildings

Schools have moved quickly to distance themselves from the labor leader after abuse allegations emerged. Still, many have careful procedures for weighing renamings and other changes.

Published: March 18, 2026, 9:26 pm

Read the Statement From Dolores Huerta on Cesar Chavez’s Abuse

“I can no longer stay silent and must share my own experiences,” she wrote.

Published: March 18, 2026, 9:06 pm

Vance Says He Welcomes Disagreement, but Supports Joe Kent’s Resignation

In Michigan, Vice President JD Vance said that “when the president of the United States makes a decision, it’s your job to help make that decision as effective and successful as possible.”

Published: March 18, 2026, 7:18 pm

F.D.A. Investigates 7 E. Coli Illnesses as Raw Dairy Farm Denies Any Link

The outbreak has sickened people in California, Texas and Florida. The agency said Cheddar cheese products from Raw Farm are “the likely source,” but the company denies it and has not recalled them.

Published: March 18, 2026, 6:57 pm

Cesar Chavez Helped Spark a Texas Farmworker Uprising

Farmworkers in Texas took cues from strikes Chavez helped lead in California to demand better pay and more rights.

Published: March 18, 2026, 7:38 pm