Conflict in the Middle East has been escalating. These stories provide context for current developments and the history that led up to them. April 27, 2026 • Iran's foreign minister arrived in Russia ...

April 24, 2026 • Iran's foreign minister arrived in Islamabad, and the White House says Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will go there Saturday to try to "move the ball forward towards a deal." ...

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