Here's what to know about Iran's presidential election
When's the election? Who's running? Here's a short primer on Iran's vote for president.
Middle East
Iran's president died last month. Voters are about to pick his replacement
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Sina Toossi of the Center for International Policy about Iran's elections on Friday, and a presidency in the shadow of the country's Supreme Leader.
Israel's many conflicts could soon crack its Iron Dome
The Iron Dome system has protected Israelis for more than a decade, but it can't stop everything. A war in Lebanon could push it past its limits.
Looting in Gaza has led to skyrocketing food prices
A breakdown in law and order along a main route in southern Gaza has made Israel's daytime fighting pause ineffectual for aid delivery. This led to skyrocketing food prices sold on the black market.
Surgeon who saved Sen. Duckworth says he couldn't save her with those wounds in Gaza
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Adam Hamawy, a former U.S. Army combat surgeon, who went before Congress Wednesday to describe patients they've treated while providing medical care in Gaza.
Medical groups challenge Israel's ban on evacuations from Gaza. Is Israel relenting?
Israel banned most Gaza patients from being evacuated for medical treatment, according to the United Nations and other groups. Now it could allow a group of child patients and guardians to evacuate.
Israel's Supreme Court rules that the military must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Yohanan Plesner of the Israel Democracy Institute about the Israeli court decision that lifts a military service exemption for ultra-orthodox men.
Israel let some wounded children leave Gaza for treatment, leaving thousands behind
For the first time in almost two months, Israel has allowed a small group of kids to leave Gaza for medical treatment. Aid groups say the move came after U.S. pressure and a court challenge in Israel.
Israel's Supreme Court rules to draft ultra-Orthodox men for military service
Israel's Supreme Court has ruled that the country's ultra-Orthodox men must serve in the army. This controversial move could threaten the future of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
Israeli Supreme Court rules that the military must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men
Israel’s high court ruled unanimously that the military must begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men — a decision that could lead to the collapse of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition.