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Our national security reporter David E. Sanger describes how President Trump is considering a risky commando operation at an Iranian nuclear site.By David E. Sanger, Coleman Lowndes, Joey Sendaydiego, Estelle Caswell, Jon Hazell, Rafaela Balster and Whitney ShefteMarch 18, 2026

Our awards season columnist Kyle Buchanan talks about the most suspenseful Oscar of 2026 — for best actor.

Gun traffickers have quietly moved what they say is an unprecedented number of weapons from the United States to Mexico. Our reporter Paulina Villegas followed the trail of these guns.By Paulina Villegas, Rebecca Suner, Jon Miller, Gabriel Blanco, Joey Sendaydiego, Stephanie Swart and Paul Ratje for The New York TimesMarch 17, 2026

new video loaded: How Migrant Workers Have Been Affected by Iran’s StrikesSince the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran began, Iran has fired hundreds of missiles and drones in retaliation at Gulf countries. Iranian officials say that they are attacking U.S. military bases and American interests in the Gulf countries, not civilian targets. Our reporter Vivian Nereim talks with Katrin Bennhold about how migrant workers have been affected.By Vivian Nereim, Katrin Bennhold, Leila Medina, James Surdam and Parin BehroozMarch 14, 2026

new video loaded: Where Israeli Strikes Are Hitting BeirutOur Beirut bureau chief, Christina Goldbaum, shows how Israeli airstrikes have affected Lebanon and its capital. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled areas around Beirut and in a huge swath of southern Lebanon after Israel issued evacuation warnings in its conflict with Hezbollah.By Christina Goldbaum, Jon Miller, Christina Thornell, Joey Sendaydiego and David GuttenfelderMarch 13, 2026

new video loaded: Why Does Oil Matter So Much to the Global Economy?The war in the Middle East has sent oil and gas prices soaring. Our energy reporter Rebecca F. Elliott breaks down how much the world continues to depend on reliable sources of oil.By Rebecca F. Elliott, Sutton Raphael, Joey Sendaydiego, James Surdam and Nikolay NikolovMarch 12, 2026

new video loaded: A New Oscar for Best CastingThis year, there’s a new category at the Oscars: the Academy Award for best achievement in casting. Our reporter Esther Zuckerman spoke with all five nominees to find out what makes good casting.By Esther Zuckerman, Léo Hamelin, Laura Salaberry and Edward VegaMarch 12, 2026

Best picture is the only Oscar category decided by preferential ballot. Our reporter Marc Tracy explains how that works.

new video loaded: How We Analyzed the Strike on the Iranian SchoolMalachy Browne of our Visual Investigations team describes what satellite imagery and other evidence tell us about who might be responsible for an airstrike on an elementary school in southern Iran. The strike killed at least 175 people, according to health officials and Iranian state media.By Malachy Browne, Aaron Boxerman, Coleman Lowndes and Estelle CaswellMarch 6, 2026

Our business reporter Peter Eavis looks at the global implications of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway to the south of Iran. He analyzes ship activity in the strait, comparing it before and after the United States and Israel initiated attacks on Iran.By Peter Eavis, Sutton Raphael, Leila Medina, Stephanie Swart, Blacki Migliozzi, Christiaan Triebert, Keith Collins, Jacqueline Gu and Rebecca F. ElliottMarch 6, 2026