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In Israel's Medical Bunkers, Doctors Ready To Work 'Indefinitely'

Iranian Woman Describes Life In Wartime Tehran

RFE/RL’s Radio Farda spoke to a woman in Tehran, who described her fear and what she is seeing amid the US-Israeli bombing campaign.
Israel's Second War: The Fight Against Iran’s Proxy, Hezbollah

As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues, a second front between Iran-backed Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon and Israel is heating up. Israel sees a chance to finally remove a long-standing enemy on its doorstep, and Hezbollah also reportedly sees this as a “last war.”
Investigation Highlights Iran's Growing Religious Footprint In Georgia

Georgia’s State Security Service has launched an investigation into claims that Iran is expanding its influence in the country through Georgian Shi'ite communities, growing concerns about Tehran’s religious and political outreach in the South Caucasus country.
Iran's Navy Is Largely Gone. The Threat To The Strait Of Hormuz Is Not.

The US has sunk 60 Iranian navy vessels and destroyed most of Iran's conventional fleet. But the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed because Iran doesn't need a navy to keep ships out.
US-Israeli Bombing Of Iran's Energy Infrastructure Marks New Escalation In War

The United States and Israel have targeted economic and civilian infrastructure in Iran in recent days, a new escalation in the war, experts say.
Ariel Cohen: Iran's Energy Pressure Campaign 'Ultimately Unsustainable'

In an interview with RFE/RL, political scientist Ariel Cohen discusses Iran’s long history in oil geopolitics, the limits of its ability to disrupt global markets, and why he believes the structural advantages remain on the side of the United States and its partners.
Is The US Considering Seizing Iran's Kharg Island?

As American and Israeli strikes continue to batter the Islamic republic, the idea of seizing Iran’s Kharg island has been debated in US political circles.
Interview: Amid Ongoing Public Absence, Is Iran's New Leader In Control?

Speaking to RFE/RL in Tel Aviv, Raz Zimmt, head of the Iran program at the Institute for National Security Studies, said the question is whether Khamenei is capable of maintaining "daily contacts with the political and security establishment" to preserve "the ability of the regime to function."
Oil, War, And The Strait of Hormuz: Can Washington Safeguard Global Energy Markets From Iran?

As the United States and Israel's conflict with Iran converges on the Strait of Hormuz, markets are reacting to rising risks of energy disruption. Analysts say the crisis is testing whether Iran can leverage global oil flows -- and whether Washington can prevent a supply shock.
US And Israel United In War, Divided On What Comes Next

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks of “historic” military cooperation with US forces striking Iran. But are the two allies entirely in lockstep?
Iran Deploys 'Blue Shields' Amid US-Israeli Strikes

A symbol with its origins in a 1954 convention on protecting cultural sites during war has been spotted on the rooftops of buildings in Iran.
A Mysterious Signal Transfixes Radio Sleuths -- And Intelligence Experts

The mysterious Persian-language transmission began about 12 hours after the start of the US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran. It was jammed five days later. Is it a coded message for US agents in Iran? Iranian sleeper cells? Israeli operatives? That’s what experts are trying to decipher.
If Russia Wants To Stay On Washington's Good Side, Why Help Iran Target US Forces?

Russia has reportedly given Iran sophisticated targeting information and other intelligence to help Tehran target sensitive US facilities. Has Moscow crossed a red line for Washington? Probably not.
Can Trump Pull Off A Swift Victory In Iran?

US President Donald Trump has signaled the conflict with Iran could be nearing an end. But is that realistic?
Wider Europe Briefing: Hungary, Slovakia Toying With Russia Sanctions Renewal

In this week's newsletter, RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak looks at how Hungary and Slovakia could threaten the EU's latest Russia sanctions renewal.

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