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NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Experts doubt Tehran's claims of advanced ‘hypersonic' missiles.
As Iran fires fewer ballistic missiles, experts doubt Tehran is saving more advanced weapons.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Pro-American Kurdish Forces Are Preparing Possible Iran Incursion
The C.I.A. has given small weapons to Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq in a covert program that began before the current war.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

U.S. Submarine Launches Its First Torpedo in Combat Since World War II
Since 1991, Navy subs have launched scores of cruise missiles in combat, but the torpedo attack off Sri Lanka is a return to form after 80 years.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Whose Airstrike Hit a Girls' School in Iran? The U.S. Says It's Still Investigating.
The strike was one of the deadliest attacks of the American-Israeli campaign against Iran so far.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Israelis Celebrate Purim Amid Iranian Missile Attacks
The war did not stop ultra-Orthodox parts of Jerusalem from drinking and dancing for the Jewish holiday.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

As Attacks Spread, War With Iran Reaches Far Beyond Mideast
NATO downed a missile fired by Iran at Turkey, and a U.S. sub sank an Iranian Navy ship off Sri Lanka, thousands of miles from the war zone.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Travelers Stranded by U.S.-Israel Conflict With Iran Face Endless Flight Cancellations
Even far from hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the disruptions from the growing violence have left people jumping "from one cancellation to the next."

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Senate Thwarts Bid to Curb Trump's War Powers on Iran
Nearly every Republican voted to block a measure that would require that President Trump win authorization from Congress to continue the offensive in the Middle East.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Hegseth Says U.S. Strike Killed an Iranian Who Plotted to Assassinate Trump
The Pentagon provided few details, but the Trump administration has said that Iran's efforts to kill U.S. officials is one reason the United States launched its bombing campaign.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Spain insists it is not cooperating with the U.S. on Iran war despite a White House claim.
It was part of a back

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

U.S. Submarine Launches First Torpedo in Combat Since World War II
Since 1991, Navy subs have launched scores of cruise missiles in combat, but the torpedo attack off Sri Lanka is a return to form after 80 years.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Hegseth will headline a campaign rally next week in the home district of a soldier killed in the Iran war.
The defense secretary planned to appear at a "Top Gun"-themed event for Representative Zach Nunn, Republican of Iowa, in the district where all four fallen soldiers had been stationed.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Videos Show Homes and Businesses Across Mideast Caught Up by War
As the conflict widens, residents across the Middle East are feeling the consequences of the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

A U.N. panel condemns the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.


NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Here's where ships and energy facilities have been damaged.


NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Liquid Natural Gas Exporters Like Shell and ExxonMobil Could See Big Profits From War
Prices for liquefied natural gas have shot up in recent days, which could bring bigger paydays for European and U.S. energy companies.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

The conflict is choking off the world's oil and gas.


NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

As Israel Pounds Lebanon, Thousands of Syrians There Flee Back Home
"I felt great fear and I ran," says one of thousands of Syrians who are leaving what had been a relatively safe refuge during the war in Syria.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Israel and U.S. Trumpet Their Collaboration in War Against Iran
U.S. and Israeli military officials are talking as often as 4,000 to 5,000 times a day, divvying up targets across Iran.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

U.S. Campaign in Iran Is ‘Far From Over,' Joint Chiefs Chairman Says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said responsibility for a strike on an Iranian girls' school was under investigation.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

The U.K. and France Deploy Some Forces to the Mideast Despite Misgivings About Iran Attacks
The two nations, as well as Greece, said they would send assets to the region. The Netherlands was weighing a request to join them.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Hegseth Says a U.S. Strike Killed an Iranian Who Plotted to Assassinate Trump
The Pentagon provided few details, but the Trump administration has said that Iran's efforts to kill U.S. officials is one reason the United States launched its bombing campaign.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Here's what satellite images show on efforts to destroy Iran's ballistic missiles.


NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

U.S. Submarine Torpedoed Iranian Warship Off Sri Lanka as Conflict Widens
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it was the first such strike since World War II. The Sri Lankan authorities said they had rescued 32 sailors from the crew of 180.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

These American Service Members Have Died in the Iran Conflict
They were from Nebraska, Florida, Iowa and Minnesota. One was wrapping up his final deployment and hoped to open a martial arts studio.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Global Markets Swing as Investors Assess Energy Price Impact
Markets in Europe and the United States appeared to stabilize after days of turmoil, but stocks in Asia fell sharply.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei, a Son and Possible Successor of Iran's Supreme Leader?
The selection of the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a strike on his compound on Saturday, could anger Iranians seeking change.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

As Iran Expands Attacks, U.S. Orders More Diplomatic Staff to Leave Embassies in 4 Countries
On Tuesday, nonemergency staff and their family members were told to leave several posts as Iran continued to retaliate after U.S. and Israeli strikes.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

U.S. Struck Iranian Warship Off Sri Lanka, With Dozens Missing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said a U.S. submarine torpedoed the ship on Wednesday. The Sri Lankan authorities said they had rescued 32 sailors from the crew of 180.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

NATO Air Defenses Shoot Down Iranian Missile Headed Toward Turkey
The Incirlik air base in southern Turkey hosts American forces but Turkey has said that it will not allow its airspace to be used for attacks on Iran.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Iranian Navy Ship Sinks Near Coast of Sri Lanka, With Dozens Feared Dead
It was not clear what caused the navy destroyer to sink. The Sri Lankan authorities said they had rescued 32 sailors, all critically injured, from the crew of 180.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Global Leaders Brace for the Fallout From a Fast Metastasizing War
Higher energy prices, political instability and a potential new wave of refugees: The escalating regional conflict in the Middle East could have far-reaching effects.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

After U.S. Attacks on Iran, FIFA Grapples With How to Handle the World Cup
Soccer's global governing body is grappling with a World Cup first: a tournament host going to war with a participating nation.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Energy Price Fears Ripple Through Global Markets
Stocks in Asia tumbled on Wednesday, led by sharp declines in South Korea, but markets in Europe and the United States appeared to stabilize after days of turmoil.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Iran Made Secret Outreach After Strikes, Highlighting Trump's Challenge
President Trump is beginning to consider what sort of Iranian government might come next, as the U.S.-Israeli assault continues.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

On Iran, Vance Balances Between Trump and the Anti-Intervention Right
JD Vance long championed opposition to conflicts abroad. With President Trump all-in on war with Iran, the vice president is staying loyal even as allies make his qualms known.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Markets in Asia Plummet as Energy Fears Offset A.I. Optimism
Stocks in Asia sank on Wednesday, led by sharp declines in South Korea, as the war in Iran raised concerns about spiraling energy costs.

NYT Middle East
Mar 04, 2026

Here is the latest.


NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

These American Service Members Died in the Iran Conflict
They were from Nebraska, Florida, Iowa and Minnesota. One was wrapping up his final deployment and hoped to open a martial arts studio.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Carney Says That Canada's Support for Iran Airstrikes Came ‘With Regret'
The prime minister criticized Israel and the U.S. for not consulting other nations or the U.N. before their attack on Iran.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Congress Splits Over Iran War as Senate Faces a Vote
The administration's shifting justifications for the military operation alarmed Democrats, who said no clear rationale had been given. Republicans struggled to echo the evolving explanations.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

A Look at 4 Americans Who Have Died in the Iran Conflict
They were from Nebraska, Florida, Iowa and Minnesota. One was wrapping up his final deployment and hoped to open a martial arts studio.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Iran Strikes U.S. Military Communication Infrastructure in Mideast
Satellite images show damage near vital equipment on sites in at least five countries.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Carney Says That Canada's Support for Airstrikes Came ‘With Regret'
The prime minister criticized Israel and the U.S. for not consulting other nations or the U.N. before their attack on Iran.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei, the Son and Possible Successor of Iran's Supreme Leader?
The selection of the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a strike on his compound on Saturday, could anger Iranians seeking change.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Trump Tries to Quiet Claims Among Supporters That Israel Dragged Him Into War
Many of President Trump's allies have urged him and his Make America Great Again movement to shift away from their close ties to Israel and military entanglements in the Middle East.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Son Emerges as Leading Choice to Be His Successor
If Mojtaba Khamenei is chosen by Iran's senior clerics, it may signal a victory for hard-liners, an analyst said.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Americans were urged to leave 14 countries in the region.


NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Maps show wide-ranging attacks in the opening days of the conflict.


NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Who's in Charge of Iran's Government After Khamenei's Killing?
Who is in charge of Iran's government after airstrikes killed the supreme leader and some of his defense and security officials? Erika Solomon, our bureau chief for Iran and Iraq, describes what we know.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

How Trump Decided to Go to War
President Trump's embrace of military action in Iran was set off by the determination of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to end diplomatic negotiations. Our investigative reporter Mark Mazzetti describes how few of Mr. Trump's advisers voiced opposition.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Iranians Viewed by U.S. as Potential Leaders Died in Strikes, Trump Says
With the future of Iran deeply uncertain, President Trump acknowledged that it could end up with a ruler "as bad" as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Trump Lays Out His ‘Worst Case' Scenario in Iran
Who will lead Iran once the war is over? "Most of the people we had in mind are dead," says President Trump.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Travelers, How Has the Iran Conflict Affected You? Tell Us Your Story.
Drones and missiles have closed airports and caused chaos across the Middle East since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday. We want to hear from affected travelers.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Nearly 900 People Have Been Killed in Fighting in the Middle East
The vast majority of deaths reported so far have been in Iran, but the human toll is being felt around the world.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Trump Letter to Congress Justifying Iran Strikes Outlines No Imminent Threat
The president told lawmakers that the objective of the assault was to "neutralize Iran's malign activities," but did not present evidence of immediate plans by Tehran to attack the United States.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Rubio Walks Back Suggestion That Israel Forced U.S. Hand in Iran Strikes
A day earlier, the secretary of state had said that the decision to attack Iran was based on knowledge that Israel was going to strike, and an assumption that Iran would target U.S. forces as a result.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Stocks Drop as Inflation Risk Emerges in Wake of Iran War
The S&P 500 recovered ground in the afternoon but still ended the day lower, as investors sought cover from the unpredictable effects that the fighting could have on the world economy.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Trump Says U.S. Navy Might Escort Oil and Gas Tankers in Persian Gulf
Shipping companies are not sending oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz because they fear their ships might be attacked.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Oil and Natural Gas Prices Keep Climbing as Iran Attacks Escalate
Energy prices continued to rise on Tuesday as attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran intensified, along with the country's response.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Western Governments Rush to Help Stranded Travelers in the Middle East
Hundreds of thousands have been stranded since the conflict started. The United States urged Americans to leave and said on Tuesday it was "actively working on plans" to help them do so.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Trump Threatens to End Trade With Spain
His anger stems from the country's denial of the use of its military bases to U.S. forces involved in the attack against Iran. Spain didn't seem fazed.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Who Will Lead Iran? Trump's Answer Is Hazy.
"Most of the people we had in mind are dead," President Trump says.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Israeli Plans Include Option of Going Deeper Into Lebanon, Officials Say
Israel said it deployed more forces in Lebanon to protect its people, but its military chief said the goal is more ambitious: to disarm Hezbollah. Israel made plans for the incursion well in advance.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

How Iran Is Using Drones to Retaliate Against the U.S. and Allies
The Pentagon and Middle Eastern countries say that most of the drones have been intercepted. But some have slipped through and caused damage.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Trapped Between U.S. and Iran, Gulf Countries Face Nightmare Scenario
The energy-rich nations that sought to avert the American-Israeli war on Iran have been sucked into the spiraling conflict.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Thousands in Iran Attend Burial of Children Killed in Bombing of School
There were students attending classes at the time that the school was destroyed. Some 175 people were killed by the attack on the girls' elementary school.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Emirati Leaders, Seeking to Project Calm, Go to the Mall
A video released by Dubai's government of the Emirati president visiting a mall underscored the authoritarian country's efforts to maintain its placid reputation amid spiraling violence.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

You Break It, You Own It? Not for Trump When It Comes to Iran.
"We'll see what happens with the people," President Trump said as he appeared to be distancing himself from the longer-term consequences of the war in Iran.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Here's where Israel warned people to evacuate in southern Lebanon.


NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

A Critical Nuclear Site in Iran Is Spared During U.S.-Israeli Airstrikes, for Now
The Isfahan facility, suspected of storing a cache of enriched uranium, was smashed during the 12-day campaign last June.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

You Break It, You Own It? Not for Trump When It Comes to Iran
"We'll see what happens with the people," President Trump said as he appeared to be distancing himself from the longer-term consequences of the war in Iran.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Oil and Natural Gas Prices Extend Rally as Iran Attacks Escalate
Energy prices continued to rise on Tuesday as attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran intensified, along with the country's response.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Oil and Natural Gas Prices Extend Rally as Iran Attacks Escalates
Energy prices continued to rise on Tuesday as attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran intensified, along with the country's response.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Israel Advances in Lebanon and Seizes More Land, as Hezbollah Fight Escalates
The Israeli military said troops advanced to protect border towns from Hezbollah attacks, spurring fears that the government is weighing a wider ground war.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Stocks Tumble as Inflation Risk Emerges in Wake of Iran War
The S&P 500 slumped as investors retrenched from the unpredictable effects that the fighting could have on the world economy.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

U.S. and Israel Striking Iran Security Agencies That Helped Crush Protests
Their attacks have targeted police stations and intelligence bases in what may be part of a plan to encourage Iranians to rise up against the government, experts say.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Israel Advances in Lebanon and Seize More Land, as Hezbollah Fight Escalates
The Israeli military said troops advanced to protect border towns from Hezbollah attacks, spurring fears that the government is weighing a wider ground war.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Global Markets Tumble as Iran War Intensifies
Stocks and bonds slumped as investors retrenched from the uncertain and unpredictable effects that the fighting could have on the world economy.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

An Emboldened Israel Is Seizing Opportunities to Remake Region
With the war against Iran underway, and the U.S. military as a powerful ally, the Israeli government is seizing its chance to move against other adversaries.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Israel Seizes Chance to Crush Hezbollah and Remake Mideast Amid Iran War
With the war against Iran underway, and the U.S. military as a powerful ally, the Israeli government is seizing its chance to move against other adversaries.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

As Iran Retaliates, U.S. Closes Embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
The State Department also ordered nonessential staff in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan and Iraq to to leave amid further retaliation from Iran.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

Israeli Forces Advance in Lebanon and Seize Land, as Hezbollah's Fight Escalates
The Israeli military said troops advanced to protect border towns from Hezbollah attacks, spurring fears that the government is weighing a wider ground war.

NYT Middle East
Mar 03, 2026

‘Pray We Make It Through the Night': Iran's Capital Under Siege
Many residents of Tehran managed to get out of town when the U.S. and Israel attack began, but others who could not described living under bombardment.

NYT Middle East
Mar 02, 2026

U.S. Embassy in Saudi Capital Hit by 2 Drones on Tuesday, Kingdom Says
Americans in Riyadh and other cities were advised to shelter in place immediately.

NYT Middle East
Mar 02, 2026

Why Eliminating Iran's Ballistic Missiles Could Be Difficult
Much of Tehran's arsenal of missiles may be hidden underground, making it harder to destroy.

NYT Middle East
Mar 02, 2026

Trump Embraces U.S. Military Power After Years of Caution
The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq offered a stark lesson in the limits of military force. The Iran attacks suggest an era of postwar wariness is over.

NYT Middle East
Mar 02, 2026

Can Trump Legally Kill Iran's Leader?
The United States and Israel started a war with Iran by killing its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

NYT Middle East
Mar 02, 2026

Trump Signals U.S. Is Prepared for a Long War Against Iran
President Trump also declined to rule out sending ground troops into Iran as the conflict spread into the Gulf countries and Lebanon and Israel exchanged strikes.

NYT Middle East
Mar 02, 2026

Rubio Warns Iran Faces ‘Hardest Hits' Ahead, Offering Conflicting Rationales
The secretary of state signaled that an escalation in Iran was likely and said the attacks underway were both pre-emptive and defensive, describing a far more extensive mission than was initially laid out.

NYT Middle East
Mar 02, 2026

U.S. University Campuses in Mideast Move Classes Online as War Spreads
A number of major universities with campuses in Qatar and other nations are operating remotely as the conflict expands throughout the region.

NYT Middle East
Mar 02, 2026

U.S. Military Death Toll in Iran War Rises to 6
The number of U.S. service members killed in the first three days of the war grew as officials said the remains of two more troops had been recovered.

NYT Middle East
Mar 02, 2026

Here's the latest.


NYT Middle East
Mar 02, 2026

Travelers Stuck in Dubai Face ‘Chaos and Confusion' Amid Flight Cancellations
The Emirates' reputation as a safe destination in a volatile area was put to a brutal test in recent days as Iran, retaliating against U.S.-Israeli attacks, targeted the region with missiles and drones.

NYT Middle East
Mar 02, 2026

Attack on U.S.-Flagged Oil Tanker in Bahrain Kills Shipyard Worker
It is not clear who attacked the tanker, Stena Imperative. Its U.S. operator, Crowley, described "aerial impacts" and said that a fire on board was quickly extinguished.

NYT Middle East
Mar 02, 2026

As Maduro and Khamenei Learned, It's Harder Than Ever for Leaders to Hide
A surge in sensors and cameras, combined with artificial intelligence, has transformed the U.S. intelligence's ability to locate foreign heads of state. Add to that an American president willing to capture or kill.

NYT Middle East
Mar 02, 2026

Palestinian Brothers Killed as Settler Violence Surges in the West Bank
Israeli extremists appear to have escalated their campaign to take over more of the occupied lands as world attention shifts to the war with Iran.

NYT Middle East
Mar 02, 2026

How Trump Decided to Go to War With Iran
President Trump's embrace of military action in Iran was spurred by an Israeli leader determined to end diplomatic negotiations. Few of the president's advisers voiced opposition.

NYT Middle East
Mar 02, 2026

Qatar Says It Shot Down Two Iranian Bombers
It was the first report in this conflict of Iran attempting to attack its Persian Gulf neighbors with warplanes. The incident indicates a sharp escalation in tensions between Iran and Qatar.

NYT Middle East
Mar 02, 2026

Satellite Images Show Burning Iranian Naval Ships
Smoke billows from at least four military ships that have burned for more than 24 hours, according to images released on Monday.

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