Understanding one of the world's oldest civilizations can't be achieved through a single film or book. But recent works of literature, journalism, music and film by Iranians are a powerful starting point.

The U.S. has evacuated diplomats in the Middle East and closed several embassies as war in Iran intensifies. And, what to expect from the Senate races in the North Carolina and Texas primary elections.

Israel's military said it had begun a "broad wave of strikes" in Tehran Wednesday morning. U.S. officials touted early gains, while Democrats warned the war could widen.

President Trump promised his "Make America Great Again" voters an "America First" foreign policy. With the war in Iran, he's testing MAGA world's willingness to be flexible on one of its core beliefs.

U.S. first lady Melania Trump presided over a U.N. Security Council meeting on Monday focusing on children in conflict, as the United States has joined Israel in attacking Iran.

The United States evacuated diplomats across the Middle East and shut down some embassies as the war with Iran intensified on Tuesday.

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Dana Stroul, former deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East, what Iran's current military capabilities are and whether it's retaliating with full force.

U.S. ally Qatar struck down two Iranian planes Monday. Leila Fadel asks Qatari government spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari about his country's view of U.S. attacks in Iran.

French President Emmanuel Macron says France will increase its nuclear arsenal and allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to other European nations.

Even as some Iranians who hoped for regime change celebrate the killing of the country's supreme leader, they remain cautious as bombs fall and security forces stay in place.