FOREIGN POLICY

FEBRUARY 28. 2026

Trump Says Iranian Supreme Leader Is Dead

Iran has not confirmed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death.

Trump Is Betraying His Base By Waging War on Iran

Voters were promised America First, not Bush-era interventions.

6 Questions About Operation Epic Fury

The United States and Israel have set a high bar for success in their war on Iran.

World Leaders, U. S. Lawmakers React to U. S. Strikes on Iran

Early views fell along ideological lines as the international community waits for damage reports.

Iran Is Built to Withstand the Ayatollah’s Assassination

The U. S. and Israeli militaries are targeting Iran’s leaders—but that may only strengthen the state.

Oil Markets Brace for Disruption After U. S. -Israel Strikes on Iran

The worries include strikes against regional oil production as well as crude flows from the Persian Gulf.

U. S. , Israel Begin ‘Major Combat Operations’ in Iran

“They’ve rejected every opportunity to renounce their nuclear ambitions, and we can’t take it anymore, ” Trump said.

FEBRUARY 27. 2026

Pakistan Says It’s in ‘Open War’ With Afghanistan

Islamabad bombed major Afghan cities, accusing Kabul of harboring the Pakistani Taliban.

China Is Running Short of Donkey for Dinner

The shortage of a popular regional specialty is shaking global meat markets.

This Year’s Oscar Documentaries Are Tough to Watch

From a Russian schoolteacher to an Iranian feminist, the choices reflect our troubled times.

Ukraine’s Lost Generation

Students and teachers are struggling to keep education alive in underground schools.

Why No One Is Pushing Back on Trump’s Iran Threats

A quarter century of “forever wars” has inured Democrats and even Europeans to U. S. aggression.

When Counting Comes at a Cost

In India, a new caste census risks making prejudice permanent.

War With Iran Would Be Illegal and Stupid. Democrats Should Care.

Now is the time for Democratic leaders to stand firm against the risk of a catastrophic conflict.