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Oil Crisis Worsens as Iran’s Leader Vows to Keep Vital Route Closed

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2 Tankers Attacked and Burning; Oil Disruption Is Called Worst in History

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, said he would keep blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Israel expanded its strikes in Lebanon to central Beirut.

 

  1. Tehran
    Residents removing their belongings from the rubble of apartments destroyed in U.S.-Israeli strikes.
    Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times
  2. Off the Coast of Iraq
    Damaged ships near the port city of Basra.
    Reuters
  3. Tehran
    Volunteers with Iran’s Red Crescent Society at the site of a strike.
    Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times
  4. Beirut, Lebanon
    Damaged vehicles after overnight Israeli strikes.
    David Guttenfelder/The New York Times
  5. Near the Lebanon border
    Israeli military vehicles.
    Jalaa Marey/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
  6. Beirut
    Destruction after Israeli strikes on the southern outskirts of the Lebanese capital.
    AFPTV
  7. Tehran
    Clearing debris from U.S.-Israeli strikes.
    Arash Khamooshi for The New York Times
  8. Haniel, Israel
    A crater from a missile fired from Lebanon.
    Avishag Shaar-Yashuv for The New York Times
  9. Beirut
    The southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital after airstrikes.
    Diego Ibarra Sanchez for The New York Times
  10. Tel Aviv
    People sheltering in an underground parking garage after warnings of incoming missiles from Iran.
    Amit Elkayam for The New York Times
  11. Muharraq, Bahrain
    An oil facility after an Iranian strike.
    AFPTV
  12. Off the coast of Iraq
    Footage released by Iraqi authorities showed a large vessel burning at sea.
    Media Office of Iraqi Ports, via Reuters
  13. Beirut
    A strike on the city’s southern suburbs.
    AFPTV
  14. Beirut
    Families displaced by the war inside a sports stadium.
    David Guttenfelder/The New York Times

Analysis

How Hegseth Came to See Moral Purpose in War as Weakness

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s bellicose and vengeful rhetoric describing the war in Iran grew out of his experience in Iraq.

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Iran’s Frantic Attempt to Save Its Ships Before Torpedo Attack

The Iranian Navy sought refuge in Sri Lanka and India. While India obliged, Sri Lanka stalled over fears it would threaten its neutrality.

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War Has Sent Thousands of Planes Flying in the Other Direction

Tens of thousands of flights have been cancelled since the initial strikes, and airlines that relied on Iranian airspace are now trying to find alternatives.

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Senate Resoundingly Passes Housing Bill, but Challenges Lie Ahead

The bipartisan bill still faces major hurdles, as Republicans feud over what should be included and President Trump signaling that it is not a priority.

 

Clyburn to Run for House Again, Defying Push for Generational Change

Representative James Clyburn had kept his plans under wraps but signaled he wanted to stay in office to see the first Black speaker elected.

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Oscar Predictions: Who Will Win Best Picture, Actor and Actress?

“Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” have been neck and neck all season. Here’s what our expert thinks will go the distance.

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René Redzepi Steps Down at Noma Amid Allegations of Past Abuse

After 23 years running the Copenhagen restaurant, widely considered one of the most innovative and important in the world, the chef is leaving.

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‘Unprecedented’ March Heat Could Topple Records Across the West

Downtown Los Angeles could get into the 90s, and Phoenix was on track to hit 100.

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Odds Rise That El Niño Will Soon Bring Weather Extremes

The climate pattern known for intense heat, floods and drought is likely to develop this summer, raising questions about disaster preparedness.

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