What to Know About Ali Larijani, Iran’s Top Security Official
One of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s closest confidants, Mr. Larijani emerged as the face of the government after Mr. Khamenei was killed.
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Europe Has Helped the U.S. Protect Shipping. The Strait of Hormuz Is Different.
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Dozens Killed, Possibly Many More, in Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul
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In Maine, Janet Mills Slams Graham Platner in First Negative Ad
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Another Tanker Is Attacked Near the Strait of Hormuz
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Admiral’s Comments Undercut Pentagon’s Cluster Munition Policy
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March Has Always Been a Month of Weather Extremes. But This Is Ridiculous.
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In the Oscars Audience, Stars Caught Their Breath
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Senate to Take Up Voter Bill Sought by Trump but Opposed by Democrats
The Republican leader said he couldn’t overcome a filibuster but, under relentless pressure from the president and the far right, would pu…
Trump Officials Weigh New $1 Billion Deal to Stop Offshore Wind Farms
Proposed settlements would block wind farms off New York State and North Carolina, according to documents reviewed by The New York Times.