The Islamic Republic is aiming to draw out the conflict and broaden the fighting. That would drive up the jeopardy for President Trump in terms of casualties and political capital.

Welcome to the Daily News Brief, CFR’s flagship morning newsletter summarizing the top global news and analysis of the day. Top of the Agenda U.S. President Donald Trump said yesterday that war with Iran could last weeks or longer,

Donald Trump suggests the conflict will escalate further as Britain questions its legality in a startling trans-Atlantic bust-up

The State Department urged Americans to "depart now" from countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Wisconsin Army National Guard troops are stationed in the Middle East providing key operations to the U.S. strikes on Iran.

Prolonged disruptions to Middle East aluminium exports from the war between the U.S. and Iran are likely to hit European and U.S. consumers hardest, given ​their heavy reliance on the region for supply.