World What we know so far about Israel's strike on Iran — and what could happen next Israel and Iran seem to be downplaying the attack, the latest in a series of retaliatory strikes between the two. Analysts say that could be a sign of the de-escalation world leaders are calling for. Rachel Treisman
Politics Biden says Iran could soon attack Israel, and warns, 'Don't' President Biden said an attack by Iran against Israel could happen sooner rather than later. He said the United States will help defend Israel. Deepa Shivaram
World U.S. drone strike kills a leader of an Iran-backed militia in Iraq A U.S. drone strike in the Iraqi capital has killed at least one leader of an Iran-backed militia, Kataib Hezbollah. Jane Arraf James Hider
World The killing of U.S. troops in Jordan raises specter of a wider war in the Middle East An escalation of violence in the Middle East over the last 24 hours, including a drone attack that killed three U.S. service members, has raised concerns about the possibility of a regional war. Hadeel Al-Shalchi
Law & Courts U.S. charges 3 for alleged murder-for-hire plot to kill Iranian defector in Maryland The indictment unsealed in federal court is at least the third Iran-based murder-for-hire plot prosecuted by the Justice Department since 2022. Ryan Lucas
World Iran's regional flashpoints are increasing. Here's what to know Pakistan and Iran have traded cross-border rocket attacks, stoking fears of widening conflict even farther. James Hider
World Islamic State claims responsibility for suicide bombings that killed dozens in Iran The bombings, which killed at least 84, targeted a commemoration for an Iranian general slain in a 2020 U.S. drone strike. Wednesday's event was the worst militant attack to strike Iran in decades. The Associated Press
World Iran says 2 explosions have killed over 100 people honoring an assassinated general Two explosions in southeastern Iran have killed more than 100 people and wounded over 140, according to Iran's state media, which said Iranian officials called the blasts a "terrorist attack." Peter Kenyon
World What is the 'axis of resistance' of Iran-backed groups in the Middle East? There have been questions about how Iranian-backed forces in the "axis of resistance" may influence the Israel-Hamas war. The network of forces is "a kind of NATO for militant groups," an expert says. Fatima Al-Kassab
World U.S. and Qatar agree to prevent disbursal of recently unfrozen Iranian funds The move follows the deadly attacks by Hamas on Israel and Republican criticism of the White House deal with Iran, where $6 billion was unfrozen in exchange for the release of 5 detained Americans. The Associated Press
