Attacks on ships were followed by new U.S. strikes on Iran, which responded by firing at Gulf nations. The pattern of hostilities has all but collapsed a cease-fire, with little sign that either side ...

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While President Trump insulted allies and demanded loyalty, the military alliance moved quietly closer to accepting more European responsibility for defense. By Steven Erlanger Iran’s history shows it ...

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