Iran’s history shows it is willing to dig in, even when it may suffer big losses.

Iran’s president and foreign minister were physically attacked this week by supporters of a hard-line faction that vehemently opposes any deal with the United States.

A Times reporter in Iran said the events “surpassed anything I’ve ever witnessed.”

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has repeatedly asked Western allies for more of the Patriot interceptors and for the United States to let Ukraine manufacture them.

Marine Le Pen, the leader of France’s far-right political party, launched her fourth bid for the presidency on Wednesday. Her campaign rally comes a day after a court upheld her embezzlement conviction and shortened a ban on her eligibility to run for public office.

A wave of U.S. attacks were followed by Iranian strikes, halting ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz again. Oil prices rose sharply.

After watching Egypt lead for almost the entire match, a last-minute victory by Argentina has driven fans to tears and conspiracy theories.

The raids targeted a military contractor and its owner, who also co-owns a news outlet that recently exposed abuse of soldiers. Journalists said it was no coincidence.

Fearful that officials would tear down damaged buildings without accounting for any remaining bodies, Venezuelans are desperately digging for their relatives’ remains.

The confidential report will be considered by International Criminal Court members as they vote on whether to remove the top official.