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With or without a deal, the Iran war looms large over the three-day leaders’ summit
He promised Israelis “total victory” but has fallen short on three fronts
The Trump administration is borrowing Russia’s “shadow fleet” tactics to get ships moving
But Iranian news reports that Tehran has not yet agreed to a deal
The presidential race could hinge on just a few thousand votes
Two new books offer fresh explanations for what went wrong—but little on how to make it go right
Tehran will “pay the price” for stalling negotiations, the U.S. president warned
After disputes culminated in fighting last week, the country’s political system is in doubt
The Chinese leader’s long-awaited visit to Pyongyang aims to counter Russian influence
But Iranian officials reportedly claim that the downing was not deliberate
A step forward in the maritime dispute masks dangers on the land border
He wants to end the Iran war. But Iran, Israel, and Hezbollah have other ideas