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Barak Ravid

Barak Ravid is a political reporter and Middle East expert for Axios covering foreign policy and the 2024 election. He also writes for Walla News in Israel and is the author of "Trump's Peace."

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Stories

World
2 mins ago
The Mojtaba mystery: CIA searches for signs of Iran's new leader
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World
14 hours ago
Trump considers "winding down" Iran war without opening Hormuz Strait
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World
Mar 20, 2026
Trump mulls risky Kharg Island takeover to force Iran to open strait
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World
Mar 19, 2026
Seven U.S. allies back potential Strait of Hormuz coalition
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Energy & Climate
Mar 18, 2026
After Tehran strikes, Trump says Israel won't attack Iran gas fields anymore
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Newsletter editions

Jun 28, 2023
Axios from Tel Aviv: U.S.-Israel Iran tensions
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Jun 21, 2023
Axios from Tel Aviv: 🚨Chaos in West Bank
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Jun 14, 2023
Axios from Tel Aviv: Drama on top of drama
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May 31, 2023
Axios from Tel Aviv: Spitting attacks on the rise
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May 24, 2023
Axios from Tel Aviv: Inside Hezbollah's wargames
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