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NYT Middle East
Mar 21, 2026

Heavy storms in Beirut cap a morning of ongoing Israeli strikes.


NYT Middle East
Mar 21, 2026

Middle East War Leaves Hamas Balancing Allies on Opposite Sides
The Palestinian militant group, which has ties to both Iran and Qatar, is "walking on a knife's edge," an analyst said.

NYT Middle East
Mar 21, 2026

What to Know About Electric Cars When Gas Prices Are Surging
War in Iran has disrupted global oil supplies, which is prompting some car shoppers to look for ways to climb off "the gas-price roller coaster."

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2026

Trump Signals Retreat From Goal of Regime Change in Iran
In the first days of the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, Mr. Trump pressed for a popular uprising against Tehran's government.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2026

A Look at the Escalating Battle for the Strait of Hormuz
There are several ways the United States could attempt to reopen the waterway, all of which carry substantial risks.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2026

U.S. Pauses Sanctions on Some Iranian Oil to Get More to Market
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent estimated that the move would add about 140 million barrels of crude to the oil market.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2026

U.S. Attacks Iranian Targets to Try to Open Strait of Hormuz
The Israeli military said it had killed the spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, and Iran warned that it could target American and Israeli military personnel.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2026

Here's What Happened in the War in Iran in Its Third Week
The Persian new year and the end of the holy month of Ramadan were marked by continuing strikes in the region as the war reached the end of its third week.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2026

U.K. Allows U.S. to Use Bases to Hit Iranian Forces Menacing Strait Traffic
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed not to be dragged into the war with Iran, but his government described its new position as essentially defensive.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2026

Switzerland Blocks Arms Sales to U.S. Over Iran War
Swiss law prohibits selling war materiel to countries involved in armed conflict, a policy the country has already cited to block sales to Israel and Iran.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2026

Trump Officials Bypass Congress to Sell Weapons to U.A.E., Kuwait and Jordan
Some of the proposed sales, valued at more than $23 billion, were under review, while others were never sent to Congress. The administration is pushing them through without congressional approval.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2026

Energy facilities have been a potent target in the war.


NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2026

A Few Ships Are Trickling Through the Strait of Hormuz With Iran's Approval
Countries and companies have been negotiating with the Iranian authorities to secure passage. Some patterns are emerging.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2026

Iran's New Supreme Leader Issues a Statement but Remains Unseen
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has remained out of the public's sight since assuming the post, amid reports that he was badly wounded.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2026

Administration Bypasses Congress to Sell Weapons to U.A.E., Kuwait and Jordan
Some of the proposed sales, valued at more than $23 billion, were under review, while others were never sent to Congress. The Trump administration is pushing them through without congressional approval.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2026

NATO Pulls Last Military Trainers From Iraq Amid Strikes From Iran
The NATO mission, created in 2018, trained and advised Iraqi forces. Iraq is among the countries facing retaliatory attacks from the U.S.-Israeli war.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2026

Hamas Considering Disarmament Plan From Trump's Board of Peace, Officials Say
The proposal envisions a phased process, in which the militant group would hand over its weapons and Israeli troops would withdraw. Hamas is expected to respond in the coming days.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2026

U.S. Dispatches Marines and Warships to Middle East
Officials said 2,500 Marines from 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in California and the U.S.S. Boxer amphibious ready group will go in April to relieve Marines already deployed in the Persian Gulf.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2026

NATO Withdraws Its Last Military Trainers From Iraq
The NATO mission, created in 2018, trained and advised Iraqi forces. Iraq is among the countries facing retaliatory attacks from the U.S.-Israeli war.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2026

War-Weary Lebanon Marks Eid With Muted Celebration
For families displaced by Israeli airstrikes, the joy that usually marks the end of Ramadan has been replaced by uncertainty and hardship.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2026

Iran Executes 3 Men, Including Teenage Wrestler Saleh Mohammadi
The Iranian authorities accused the men of killing two police officers during anti-government protests in January. Human rights groups had raised concerns about the cases against them.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2026

A Diary of War From an Unlikely Author: the Son of Iran's President
In an online journal, Yousef Pezeshkian offers readers a mix of personal anecdotes and glimpses behind the scenes as Iranian leaders are picked off one after another.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2026

On a Holiday of Renewal, Iranians Are Mourning and Fearful
As they start a new year, Iranians are reckoning with bombardment, repression and economic misery. Still, many are holding fast to ancient traditions.

NYT Middle East
Mar 20, 2026

Tunisia's Capital Is Captivating a New Generation of Travelers
Almost 15 years since the revolution in Tunisia, its capital is attracting visitors who want to be part of a thrilling, but fragile, creative blossoming.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2026

Here's What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Thursday
Strikes continued in the region as attacks on energy infrastructure rattled global markets.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2026

Iran Combines Real-World Missile Attacks With Online Threats
Iran launched a missile strike, a disinformation push and a cyberattack targeting Israel all at the same time, analysts say.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2026

Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor in Meeting With Japan's Prime Minister
Breaking a taboo, President Trump needled Japan's prime minister about the World War II attack, as she widened her eyes and appeared to take a deep breath in the Oval Office.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2026

Trump Says He Won't Send Troops to Iran But Leaves Wiggle Room
The president was cagey about his plans for Iran. He confirmed the Pentagon was seeking $200 billion to support a protracted war effort while also claiming it would be over soon.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2026

Trump Administration Faces Public Jitters as Oil Prices Surge Amid Iran War
President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel suggested that the war with Iran could end soon, but that there were still more attacks ahead.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2026

Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor in Meeting With Japan's Leader
Breaking a taboo, President Trump needled Japan's prime minister about the World War II attack, as she widened her eyes and appeared to take a deep breath in the Oval Office.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2026

Jerusalem's Old City sustains some damage after being largely spared in years of fighting.


NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2026

U.S. Encourages Flow of Iranian Oil While It Battles Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said removing sanctions on Iranian oil would lower global prices.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2026

U.K. Advisers Sent to U.S. to Help Develop Options to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The move comes after President Trump sharply criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not supporting his initial military strikes on Iran.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2026

Israeli Officials Said U.S. Was Told about South Pars Attack
President Trump first said the United States "knew nothing" about an attack on the gas field in Iran, which sent global oil and gas prices soaring. He then said he cautioned Israel against it.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2026

Mortgage Rates Highest in Three Months as War Weighs on Housing Market
Rising energy costs and concerns about inflation have helped lift borrowing costs for a home mortgage for the third consecutive week.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2026

Father of a Palestinian woman killed with three others during a missile attack expresses shock.
The victims are the first Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank to be killed as a result of the Middle East war.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2026

European leaders seek a de-escalation of attacks.


NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2026

Attacks on Oil and Natural Gas Facilities Could Lead to Much Higher Prices
Attacks on oil and natural gas facilities this week could make it much harder for Persian Gulf countries to rebuild and restart production when the war eventually end.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2026

Pentagon Seeks Additional $200 Billion to Fund Iran War
The request, which the White House has not submitted to Congress, is already encountering some resistance.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2026

Why Iran's Attack on an Energy Hub in Qatar Spooked Investors
Lasting damage to Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world's largest liquefied natural gas export plant, would have big consequences for the global energy market.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2026

Attacks on Energy Infrastructure Could Lead to Much Higher Prices
Attacks on oil and natural gas facilities this week could make it much harder for Persian Gulf countries to rebuild and restart production when the war eventually end.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2026

Mapping two days of attacks on Gulf energy sites.


NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2026

Saudi Official Warns Patience Is Limited as Iranian Attacks Barrage Kingdom
Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the foreign minister, said Saudi Arabia was prepared to take military action if necessary, after waves of missile and drone attacks.

NYT Middle East
Mar 19, 2026

Trump Says U.S. and Qatar Not Involved in Strike on Iran's South Pars Gas Field
President Trump said Israel was responsible for the attack, but vowed to "massively" destroy the gas field if Tehran hit Qatar's energy facilities in retaliation.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2026

Iranian Missile Attack Leaves 3 Palestinians Dead in West Bank
Several others were injured in the strike, which hit a caravan being used as a hair salon in the town of Beit Awwa, according to Palestinian officials.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2026

Here's What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Wednesday
A day of strikes on energy facilities and testimony in Washington to members of Congress.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2026

Iran Turns Out for Funeral for Those Killed in Strikes
Some died in Iran, others on a sea far from home. They were honored together Wednesday at a procession in Tehran.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2026

Days of Anger and Fear for Iranians Living With Waves of Airstrikes
Residents in Tehran and elsewhere say the attacks come at all hours and rock the ground.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2026

Palestinian Man Recounts Brutal Sexual Assault by Israeli Settlers
The man said his attackers stripped him naked, beat him and zip-tied his genitalia, an account corroborated by family members and a rights activist who were also beaten.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2026

For Iranians, Bombing of Gas Field Worsens Already Dire Energy Crisis
The South Pars gas field, hit by airstrikes on Wednesday, is central to the energy supply of Iran, which was already suffering blackouts before the war.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2026

Strikes Deliver Another Blow to Iran's Domestic Energy Sites
The attacks could worsen the severe electricity shortages that Iranians already face.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2026

Iran Maintains Near-Total Internet Blackout Amid U.S.-Israeli Strikes
As the war has stretched into its third week, the Iranian government has blocked internet access for most of its 92 million citizens.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2026

Why Trump Keeps Saying ‘Nuclear'
Our national security reporter David E. Sanger describes how President Trump is considering a risky commando operation at an Iranian nuclear site.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2026

Energy Facilities Attacked in Iran and Qatar, Sending Prices Soaring
The strikes on a gas field in Iran and an industrial complex in Qatar appeared to be some of the most significant attacks on energy sites since the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran began.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2026

U.S. Intelligence Saw No Change in Iran's Missile Capabilities Before War
On Wednesday, the director of national intelligence and C.I.A. director contradicted one of the justifications the Trump administration had given for its attacks on Iran.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2026

A Lebanese Cafe on the Edge of Destruction
Near the center of Beirut, one image captures the aftermath of an Israeli strike.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2026

Iran Executes Swedish Citizen Accused of Spying
The case indicates that more than two weeks into the war, Iran continues its prosecution of foreigners. Sweden said its citizen did not get a fair trial.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2026

Iran's South Pars Gas Field Is Attacked, Sending Energy Prices Soaring
The field is part of a vast gas reservoir shared by Iran and Qatar. The strike appeared to be one of the most significant attacks on an energy site since the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran began.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2026

Couple Killed in Cluster Bomb Attack Near Tel Aviv
Neighbors told Israeli news media that their apartment building was hit soon after a siren sounded.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2026

Israel Has Killed Esmaeil Khatib, Iran's Intelligence Minister
The Israeli military said on Wednesday that it had killed Esmaeil Khatib in an airstrike. Iran confirmed the killing.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2026

Over 200 Ukrainian Experts in Middle East to Help Fight Drones, Zelensky Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that 11 countries in the region have asked for Kyiv's assistance. Russia has launched such drones against Ukraine for years.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2026

Israel Intensifies Strikes on Beirut, Escalating Its Campaign Against Hezbollah
The Israeli military widened its attacks to the districts in the center of the Lebanese capital, destroying buildings, forcing residents to flee and killing at least 10.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2026

Betting on Ayatollah's Ouster Ignites Ire Over Prediction Markets
Bettors are angry that Kalshi, citing a policy against death bets, did not pay on wagers. And with signs of trading on government secrets, some lawmakers want to restrict prediction markets.

NYT Middle East
Mar 18, 2026

Netanyahu Hopes Strikes on Iran Will Lead to Uprising and Regime Change
Israeli attacks have targeted the command centers of Iran's repressive, internal security forces in hopes that Iranians will overthrow their rulers. Some see that as wishful thinking.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

This is what happened on March 17.


NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

Here's What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Tuesday
The deaths of two top Iranian officials were announced on Tuesday, while President Trump once again lashed out at NATO allies who refused to aid the U.S. war effort against Iran.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

Here's the latest.


NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

Trump's Next Decision in War: Whether to Retrieve Iran's Nuclear Fuel
A mission to seize or destroy Iran's nuclear material would be one of the riskiest military operations in modern American history.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

Ali Larijani, a Top Iranian Politician and Emissary, Is Dead at 67
Mr. Larijani, the top national security official and a confidante of the former supreme leader, expertly navigated Iran's internal politics and led the brutal crackdown on protests this year.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks
A U.S. attack or a move to seize control of Iran's main oil export hub could cripple the country's ability to profit from its natural resources. But it would also risk sending energy prices even higher.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

Ali Larijani, Iran's De Facto Political Leader, Killed by Israel
The killing, which Iran confirmed, could embolden Iranian hard-liners, as the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign continues.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

As Trump belittled European allies, the Irish leader pushed back, gently.


NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

Israel Keeps Killing Key Iranian Leaders. Will It Work?
Israeli officials trumpeted airstrikes that killed Iran's de facto leader and the commanders of a militia notorious for violently suppressing protests. But "decapitation has its limits," an analyst warns.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

U.N. Says Attacks on Iran Set to Drive Hunger to Record Levels
Tens of millions more people around the world could face acute hunger as the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt shipping and drive up oil prices.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

Trump Says U.S. Doesn't Need Allies to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has faced mounting criticism over the U.S.-Israeli assault on Iran from allies and even members of his own administration.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

Trump Says U.S. Does Not ‘Need or Desire' Help From Allies on Iran
President Trump has faced mounting criticism over the U.S.-Israeli assault on Iran from allies and even members of his own administration.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

Ali Larijani Killing Fuels Anxiety in Iran
The death of Iran's top national security official has ignited concern about the country's future.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

Who Runs Iran Now? Charting the Top Leaders Killed in the War So Far.
Israel said on Tuesday that it had killed two more high-ranking figures, including the man who had essentially been running Iran for weeks.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

Flight Prices Are Up Amid Soaring Fuel Costs, but Travel Demand Remains High
Airline executives said the war in Iran had raised fuel costs and, as a result, fares, but that had not yet hurt demand for tickets from individuals and businesses.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

Flight Costs Are Up, but Travelers Aren't Deterred, U.S. Airlines Say
Airline executives said the war in Iran had raised fuel costs and, as a result, fares, but that had not yet hurt demand for tickets from individuals and businesses.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

What is the Basij?
The large, plainclothes militia group is deeply embedded in Iranian society and has been used to crush dissent, often with brutal tactics.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

Joe Kent, a Top Counterterrorism Official for the Trump Administration, Resigns, Citing Iran War
Mr. Kent is the first Trump administration official to quit in opposition to the conflict. He said pressure from Israel had pushed the president into war against Iran.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

Here Are the Top Iranian Leaders Killed in the War So Far
Israel said on Tuesday that it had killed two more high-ranking figures, including the man who had essentially been running Iran for weeks.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

Israel's Killing of Ali Larijani Could Allow Military to Tighten Grip on Iran
As Iran's top national security official, Mr. Larijani had a reputation for acting as a bridge between hard-line figures in the armed forces and more moderate political factions.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

What to Know About Ali Larijani, Iran's Top Security Official
One of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's closest confidants, Mr. Larijani emerged as the face of the government after Mr. Khamenei was killed.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

Europe Has Helped the U.S. Protect Shipping. The Strait of Hormuz Is Different.
European Union ministers and leaders pushed back on ideas to protect the strait, including expanding a maritime operation already in place in the Red Sea.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

Another Tanker Is Attacked Near the Strait of Hormuz
The ship was struck near an Emirati port, in the first such attack in five days. The United Arab Emirates also said it was intercepting Iranian drones and missiles.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

China is Tight-Lipped on Trump's Request to Delay His Xi Summit
After President Trump said he needed to postpone his meeting in Beijing with Xi Jinping, a spokesman for China said officials were still discussing the timing of a meeting.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

Sucked Into War, Gulf Countries Face the Limits of U.S. Security Guarantees
Barraged by Iranian attacks and questioning the value of security ties with the United States, nations in the Gulf have turned to Ukraine, Australia and Italy for help.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

This is what happened on March 16.


NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

As American Bombers Take Off From R.A.F. Fairford in UK, Iraq War Looms Large
R.A.F. Fairford was the site of repeated antiwar protests during the Iraq war in 2003. Now it is being used again as a base for U.S. bombing missions in the Middle East.

NYT Middle East
Mar 17, 2026

As War With Iran Hurts Oil Prices, U.S. Turns to Iranian Boats for Help
Iranian-linked ships carrying Russian oil were among those that received temporary exemptions from sanctions, a sign of how dire the energy crisis is becoming.

NYT Middle East
Mar 16, 2026

Here's What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Monday
President Trump said he might postpone a trip to China to focus on the war. More than a million people have been displaced in Lebanon this month, according to the country's health ministry.

NYT Middle East
Mar 16, 2026

Trump Hits Out at Allies After Cool Response to Requests for Warships
Australia, Germany and Japan said they weren't planning to participate in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said his call for help was really a loyalty test.

NYT Middle East
Mar 16, 2026

What Are Trump's Positions on Iran? They Can Change by the Sentence.
The president is no stranger to staking out contradictory stands, part of what his aides say is his negotiating style. But on Iran, his shifting positions are colliding with the consequences of war.

NYT Middle East
Mar 16, 2026

Israel's Expanding Ground Assault in Lebanon Meets Resistance in Hilltop Town
The town of Khiam's location on high ground just a few miles north of the border between Israel and Lebanon has made it coveted territory over multiple conflicts.

NYT Middle East
Mar 16, 2026

In Choosing ‘Epic Fury,' Trump Names a War and Defines His Presidency
The branding of the U.S. military operation against Iran is a quintessentially Trumpian choice for a leader whose tenure has been marked by anger.

NYT Middle East
Mar 16, 2026

Israeli Schools Begin Reopening in Some Areas Seen as Safer
Some classes resumed on Monday in areas far from the populous cities and border regions that have come under attack in the conflict with Iran and the Iran-backed militia, Hezbollah.

NYT Middle East
Mar 16, 2026

As Israel Expands Ground Assault in Lebanon, One Strategic Town Resists
The town of Khiam's location on high ground just a few miles north of the border between Israel and Lebanon has made it coveted territory over multiple conflicts.

NYT Middle East
Mar 16, 2026

Fifth Member of Iranian Soccer Team Reverses Decision on Asylum
Five of the seven members of the Iranian women's national team who originally sought asylum in Australia after a tournament have changed their minds.

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