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Iran Rejects Trump’s Call for ‘Surrender’ in War With Israel

President Trump did not rule out U.S. military intervention on behalf of Israel, saying, “Nobody knows what I’m going to do.”

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Tehran, the Iranian capital, after an Israeli strike on Wednesday.

Underground Halls at Iran’s Natanz Nuclear Site Suffered ‘Direct Impacts’ From Israel Strikes, U.N. Atomic Watchdog Says

The International Atomic Energy Agency had initially said that the Friday attack had destroyed the aboveground part of the Natanz fuel enrichment plant, but its latest statement indicates more significant damage.

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A satellite image of the Natanz nuclear enrichment site in central Iran on Sunday.

Which Countries Have Issued Travel Advisories for Israel and Iran?

Both countries have closed their airspaces, leaving few options for citizens of other countries seeking to leave.

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The empty Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv in Israel on Friday. Both Israel and Iran have closed their airspaces to civilian traffic.

What to Know About the New Head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps

Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi was appointed to lead the group after his predecessor, Gen. Hossein Salami, was killed in an Israeli airstrike.

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Brig. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi speaking in Tehran last year. He has served as defense and interior minister, and the United States and others have imposed sanctions on him for human rights violations.

How the Air India Crash Compares With Other Deadly Plane Disasters

Plane travel is statistically one of the safest modes of travel. But when things goes wrong, the results are often disastrous.

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The site of a Jeju Air plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea, in December 2024.

Where Are Anti-Trump Protests Planned on Wednesday?

Groups announced plans for demonstrations across the country, indicating that the protests that began in Los Angeles will continue to spread.

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A protest against the detention of migrants by federal law enforcement in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday.

Newsom Criticizes Hegseth for Saying Marines Could be Mobilized in California

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday night that Marines at Camp Pendleton, about 100 miles south of Los Angeles, were on high alert.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s suggestion came after President Trump ordered at least 2,000 National Guard members to assist immigration agents following two days of clashes with demonstrators.
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