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NYT Middle East
Mar 01, 2026

Top Iranian security official says interim government will be formed Sunday.


NYT Middle East
Mar 01, 2026

Iran's Attacks on Persian Gulf Countries Crack Their Safe Haven Image
Iran responded to an American and Israeli assault by attacking Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Bahrain, threatening those states' reputations for security and openness.

NYT Middle East
Mar 01, 2026

Why Diplomacy Was Doomed: Trump's Issue Was Iran's Leadership Itself
President Trump's envoys negotiated with Iran over its nuclear program. But Mr. Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel wanted much more.

NYT Middle East
Mar 01, 2026

Israel launches new military strikes as Iran retaliates after Khamenei's killing.


NYT Middle East
Mar 01, 2026

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Mr. Khamenei became Iran's supreme leader in 1989, wielding ultimate religious and political authority over the state and security apparatus.

NYT Middle East
Mar 01, 2026

The C.I.A. Helped Pinpoint a Gathering of Iranian Leaders. Then Israel Struck.
The killing of Iran's supreme leader and other top Iranian officials came after close intelligence sharing between the United States and Israel, according to people familiar with the operation.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Trump Stays Out of Public View After U.S. Launches Military Assault on Iran
President Trump did not deliver a formal address to the American public to explain why the country was at war, a departure from his predecessors.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hard-Line Cleric Who Made Iran a Regional Power, Is Dead at 86
As Iran's second supreme leader, he brutally crushed dissent at home and expanded Iran's footprint abroad, challenging Saudi Arabia for regional dominance.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Iranians Take to Streets to Celebrate Khamenei's Death
Some Iranians said on social media that they were privately mourning the supreme leader. But displays of exuberance broke out in cities across the country.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hard-Line Cleric Who Made Iran a Regional Power, Dies at 86
As Iran's second supreme leader, he brutally crushed dissent at home and expanded Iran's footprint abroad, challenging Saudi Arabia for regional dominance.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

After Iran Attacks, Ship Traffic Plummets in Strait of Hormuz
One of the world's most vital maritime arteries saw a 70 percent drop in vessel traffic.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Trump Tells Iranians to ‘Take Over' Their Government. But How?
President Trump's ambiguous appeal comes after he undermined U.S.-funded media outlets that normally would have helped the administration reach people inside the country.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Who Could Take Over for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
President Trump has declared that Iran's supreme leader was dead. If that is true, the next question is which of his possible successors might carry on his work.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

After Attack on Iran by the U.S. and Israel, See Photos and Videos From the Middle East
See images from the Middle East after the United States and Israel on Saturday launched a major attack against Tehran.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

False and outdated videos circulated online after the Iran strikes.


NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

See a Breakdown of Ayatollah Khamenei and Other Top Iranian Leaders
Among those killed in strikes, according to the U.S. and Israel, were Iran's supreme leader and three of his top military commanders.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

The attacks touched off protests across the United States and abroad.


NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Trump, the Self-Declared Peace President, Goes to War Seeking Regime Change
President Trump has become increasingly willing to assert American power overseas, a decade after propelling himself to the highest office by promising to focus on "America first."

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Middle East Airspace Closes as U.S.-Israeli Strikes Hit Iran
A major hub in Dubai has suspended operations following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. The sweeping closures are stranding passengers.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Israel Targeted Top Iranian Leaders in Attack's Opening Strikes
At least one gathering of senior officials and military leaders was hit, but it was not immediately clear whether the effort to kill them had succeeded.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Mapping the U.S.-Led Attacks on Iran
Maps show where U.S. and Israel have struck Iran, and where Iran has retaliated.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

The Trump administration notified Congress in advance of the Iran strikes.
The notification stood in contrast to past military actions President Trump has undertaken unilaterally without consulting with Congress, drawing bipartisan anger.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Iran Says Dozens Are Killed in Strike on School
The strike on an elementary school in the southern Iran town of Minab was one of two attacks that appear to have hit schools during U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Trump's Unilateral Iran Strike Sparks Constitutional War Powers Dispute
Critics say the president is violating the Constitution, and many Democrats and at least two Republicans in Congress say they must vote on whether to enter such a conflict.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Iran Says Dozens Killed in Strike on School
The strike on an elementary school in the southern Iran town of Minab was one of two attacks that appear to have hit schools during U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Netanyahu Takes His Shot at Regime Change in Iran
The United States and Israel have declared their war aim as paving the way for a popular uprising against the government in Tehran.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Iranian Attacks on Israel Shine a Light on Shelter Shortage
The missile barrages highlight a shortage of bomb shelters in a country that has been preparing for war with Iran for decades.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Members of U.S. Congress Are Divided on U.S. Strikes in Iran
As explosions rocked Tehran, Republicans largely voiced support as Democrats warned about a costly and unauthorized conflict.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Congress Faces War Powers Votes in Wake of Iran Strikes
Following the attack, Democrats and a few Republicans escalated their calls for swift votes on whether to curb the president's power to continue using force against Iran without explicit authorization.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Leaders of E.U., Canada and Other Countries React to U.S.-led Attack on Iran
Governments around the world urged restraint after the United States and Israel launched a major assault, and Iran vowed retaliation.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

See photos and videos from the Middle East after the U.S.-led attacks.


NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Iran Hits Back Across the Mideast, Targeting U.S. Bases and Allies
Waves of retaliatory strikes were reported in Israel and across several Gulf countries on Saturday. The Emirati government said at least one person was killed from falling missile debris.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

As U.S. Bombs Tehran, Some Iranians Feel Abandoned by Their Leaders
The government provided little advice in the days before the attacks or as the bombs fell, more than a dozen Iranians said in interviews.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Several rounds of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks failed to stave off strikes.


NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

What to Know About the U.S. Attacks on Iran
The United States, joined by Israel, launched an attack on major cities in Iran, as President Trump called on Iranians to overthrow the government.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Israelis Take Shelter as Sirens Warn of Incoming Missiles
People across the country took cover from Iran's retaliatory strikes. "Oh, I did not miss this sound," one woman said of the air raid alerts.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Trump's case for striking Iran rests on questionable claims.


NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Here's What World Leaders Are Saying About the U.S.-Led Attack on Iran
Governments around the world urged restraint after the United States and Israel launched a major assault, and Iran vowed retaliation.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Trump Calls for Overthrow of Iran's Government
In an eight-minute video, President Trump announced a "massive" campaign of U.S. strikes on Iran and urged the Iranian people to rise up once they end.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Initial Focus of U.S. Strikes in Iran Is Military Targets
Dozens of attacks were carried out by warplanes launched from bases and aircraft carriers in the region. President Trump said the targets included missile sites, Iran's navy and nuclear facilities.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

An attack on Iran carries risks for the U.S., experts say.
Iran's medium-range ballistic missiles are capable of traveling more than 1,200 miles, putting them in range of several American bases.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Chaos and Panic Grip Tehran as Airstrikes Shake City
Iranians were beginning their workweek as U.S. and Israeli strikes sent people fleeing parts of the capital and parents racing to collect children from schools.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

Here's the latest.


NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

An Attack on Iran Carries Risks for the U.S., Experts Say
Iran's medium-range ballistic missiles are capable of traveling more than 1,200 miles, putting them in range of several American bases.

NYT Middle East
Feb 28, 2026

The U.S. last bombed Iran in June, striking three nuclear facilities.


NYT Middle East
Feb 27, 2026

Trump ‘Not Happy' With Iran Talks, but Says He Remains Undecided on Strikes
President Trump said he had not made a final decision about whether to order military action against Iran.

NYT Middle East
Feb 27, 2026

Trump Says He's ‘Not Happy' With Progress of Iran Talks
The president expressed his negative view of the status of nuclear talks as he weighed military strikes against Iran.

NYT Middle East
Feb 27, 2026

Iran's Students Are Protesting Again. Here's Why.
The unrest underlines the intensity of domestic discontent, even as Tehran's government grapples with the threat of U.S. strikes. Here's what to know.

NYT Middle East
Feb 27, 2026

Mapping the Risks of Attacking Iran
Our national security correspondent David E. Sanger maps Iran's options for retaliation if the United States or Israel strikes.

NYT Middle East
Feb 27, 2026

Israel Facing Prospect of War With a Depleted Missile Defense
The June 2025 conflict with Iran depleted Israeli and U.S. stocks of antiballistic missiles. If there is another war, the pressure will be on to destroy Iranian missiles before they can be launched.

NYT Middle East
Feb 27, 2026

A Trump Call Ignited Saudi-U.A.E. Feud
A request made to President Trump about the war in Sudan is at the heart of a diplomatic dispute between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

NYT Middle East
Feb 27, 2026

In a New War, Would Israel Run Out of Missile Interceptors?
The June 2025 conflict with Iran depleted Israeli and U.S. stocks of antiballistic missiles. If there is another war, the pressure will be on to destroy Iranian missiles before they can be launched.

NYT Middle East
Feb 27, 2026

With Possible Iran Strike Looming, U.S. Says Staff Can Leave Israel, and Urges Speed
In an email to embassy workers Friday morning, Ambassador Mike Huckabee warned them that if they wanted to leave Israel, they "should do so TODAY."

NYT Middle East
Feb 27, 2026

Trump's Foreign Policy: Resurrecting Empire
President Trump's approach is a revival of the mission of empire — acquiring the territories and resources of sovereign peoples.

NYT Middle East
Feb 26, 2026

Iranians Cite Progress in Talks, but a Marathon Session Produces No Deal
Representatives of the countries were in Geneva this week to discuss the fate of Iran's nuclear program.

NYT Middle East
Feb 26, 2026

What to Know About U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Amid Trump Threats
President Trump has kept up a steady drumbeat of threats and built up U.S. troops in the region. Iran's task is to give him a win but also preserve some semblance of nuclear enrichment.

NYT Middle East
Feb 26, 2026

A Deal or War? U.S. and Iran End Day of Crucial Talks
President Trump has kept up a steady drumbeat of threats and built up U.S. troops in the region. Iran's task is to give him a win but also preserve some semblance of nuclear enrichment.

NYT Middle East
Feb 26, 2026

Israeli Intelligence Agent Charged in Smuggling Goods Into Gaza
The indictment against an agent of the Shin Bet security agency added to a growing list of Israelis accused of exploiting their positions in the security forces to profit from the war in Gaza.

NYT Middle East
Feb 26, 2026

A Deal or War? Crucial Talks Begin Between U.S. and Iran.
President Trump has kept up a steady drumbeat of threats and built up U.S. troops in the region. Iran's task is to give him a win but also preserve some semblance of nuclear enrichment.

NYT Middle East
Feb 26, 2026

How Israelis Feel About Another Potential War With Iran
The national mood is somewhere between anxiety, resignation and anticipation as President Trump considers whether to attack Iran.

NYT Middle East
Feb 26, 2026

A Deal or War? Crucial Talks Begin Between U.S. and Iran
President Trump has kept up a steady drumbeat of threats and built up U.S. troops in the region. Iran's task is to give him a win but also preserve some semblance of nuclear enrichment.

NYT Middle East
Feb 26, 2026

Israelis Are Waiting for War With Iran, Again
The national mood is somewhere between anxiety, resignation and anticipation as President Trump considers whether to attack Iran.

NYT Middle East
Feb 26, 2026

A Deal or War? Crucial Talks to Begin Between U.S. and Iran
President Trump has kept up a steady drumbeat of threats and built up U.S. troops in the region. Iran's task is to give him a win but also preserve some semblance of nuclear enrichment.

NYT Middle East
Feb 25, 2026

U.S. Will Offer Embassy Services in a West Bank Settlement for the First Time
Palestinians and Israelis on the right and left all say that the move is a major step toward legitimizing the Israeli settlements, which most of the world considers illegal.

NYT Middle East
Feb 25, 2026

The World Waited on Edge for Trump's Thinking on Iran. It's Still Waiting.
Even as the president considers an attack, his State of the Union address offered little more than a brief repetition of vague talking points from recent days.

NYT Middle East
Feb 25, 2026

Abu Dhabi's State Oil Company Looks Beyond Oil
Having reshaped the company, Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber wants to expand internationally, particularly in natural gas, chemicals and renewables.

NYT Middle East
Feb 24, 2026

U.S. Sent F-22 Fighter Jets to Israel, Official Says
Videos show a dozen F-22 Raptors left Britain on Tuesday, and flight tracking data indicates they flew toward the Middle East.

NYT Middle East
Feb 24, 2026

Iranians Brace for War as Trump Considers Targeted Strikes
Stores are well-stocked and shortages of food and other essential supplies have not been reported, but many Iranians are in limbo as they wait to see whether U.S. forces will attack.

NYT Middle East
Feb 23, 2026

Binance Employees Find $1.7 Billion in Crypto Was Sent to Iranian Entities
Binance pledged to crack down on crime. But internal investigators at the world's largest crypto exchange continued to find evidence of potential legal violations on the platform.

NYT Middle East
Feb 23, 2026

For Iran's Rulers, Refusing U.S. Demands Is a Risk Worth Taking
The government in Tehran sees capitulating to Washington's demands on uranium enrichment and ballistic missiles as riskier to its survival than going to war, analysts say.

NYT Middle East
Feb 22, 2026

Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack
The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran.

NYT Middle East
Feb 22, 2026

Iran Students Protest for Second Day Despite State Crackdown
Student groups reported protests at universities in Iran's two largest cities as the government grapples with domestic discontent and the threat of U.S. strikes.

NYT Middle East
Feb 22, 2026

Iran Could Direct Proxies to Attack U.S. Targets Abroad, Officials Warn
Security officials are monitoring increasingly worrisome signs as President Trump considers another military campaign against Iran.

NYT Middle East
Feb 22, 2026

Arab Leaders Condemn Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Israel
The ambassador, Mike Huckabee, seemed to endorse Israeli control of lands stretching from Egypt to Iraq. He said his comments were taken out of context.

NYT Middle East
Feb 22, 2026

Inside Iran's Preparations for War and Plans for Survival
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has entrusted Ali Larijani, the top national security official, to ensure the Islamic Republic endures any military attacks and targeted killings.

NYT Middle East
Feb 22, 2026

Inside Iran's Preparation for War and Plans for Survival
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has entrusted Ali Larijani, the top national security official, to ensure the Islamic Republic endures possible war and assassination.

NYT Middle East
Feb 21, 2026

Iran's Students Hold Anti-Regime Protests as Universities Reopen
Students helped grow initial protests into a national movement crushed by the government. As the new semester began, they chanted and marched again.

NYT Middle East
Feb 21, 2026

At Least 10 Killed in Lebanon, Officials Say, After Israel Strikes Hezbollah
The Lebanese militant group said eight of its members were among those killed late Friday. The attacks threaten to further destabilize an already tenuous cease-fire.

NYT Middle East
Feb 21, 2026

Why Attacking Iran Could Be Riskier Than Capturing Maduro
Iran's extensive military abilities and network of regional proxies could draw the United States into a prolonged conflict.

NYT Middle East
Feb 20, 2026

Palestinian-American Teenager Killed in West Bank Is Laid to Rest
Nasrallah Abu Siyam, 19, was shot dead by an Israeli settler, according to a witness and Palestinian health officials, amid rising violent settler attacks in the Israeli-occupied territory.

NYT Middle East
Feb 20, 2026

Iran Says U.S. Has Not Asked It to Stop Enriching Uranium
The comments by Iran's foreign minister on Friday contradicted the Trump administration's position.

NYT Middle East
Feb 20, 2026

As Trump Considers Second Iran Attack, It Could Be Deadlier Than the First
Within days of the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities last year, all sides agreed to a cease-fire. This time could be different.

NYT Middle East
Feb 20, 2026

As Trump Considers Second Iran War, It Could Be Deadlier Than the First
Within days of the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities last year, all sides agreed to a cease-fire. This time could be different.

NYT Middle East
Feb 20, 2026

A Makeup Ban in Syria for Women in Government and Public Sector Stirs Outrage
A provincial governor wants to prohibit women in government and public sector jobs from wearing makeup, stirring outrage and many, many memes.

NYT Middle East
Feb 19, 2026

As Trump Weighs Iran Strikes, He Declines to Make Clear Case for Why
Rarely in modern times has the United States prepared to conduct a major act of war with so little explanation or public debate.

NYT Middle East
Feb 19, 2026

British Couple Held in Iran Is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison, Family Says
Craig and Lindsay Foreman were arrested last year during a motorcycle tour around the world. Their relatives and the British government have rejected Iranian charges of "security crimes."

NYT Middle East
Feb 19, 2026

In Devastated Gaza, Grandiose Peace Plans Clash With Reality
Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed about 600 people since a cease-fire began, according to health officials in the territory. Many displaced Palestinians are still living in tents. And there are some 60 million tons of war debris to be cleared.

NYT Middle East
Feb 19, 2026

Trump Considers Building a Military Base in Gaza as Peace Plans Clash With Reality
Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed about 600 people since a cease-fire began, according to health officials in the territory. Many displaced Palestinians are still living in tents. And there are some 60 million tons of war debris to be cleared.

NYT Middle East
Feb 18, 2026

Israel's Actions Questioned at Security Council Meeting
Amid criticism over the board's structure and broad mandate, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. defended the board, saying "a new way" was needed to address the situation in Gaza.

NYT Middle East
Feb 18, 2026

As Trump Weighs Possible Iran Strikes, U.S. Military Moves Into Place
President Trump has given no indication that he has made a decision about how to proceed, as diplomatic talks continue.

NYT Middle East
Feb 18, 2026

At These Gaza Schools, ‘Peace Building' Is Part of the Curriculum
A fast-growing network of private schools, the brainchild of a North Carolina neurosurgeon, is teaching 9,000 war orphans and other needy Palestinian youngsters.

NYT Middle East
Feb 18, 2026

Power Shift in Syria Upends an Archipelago for ISIS Prisoners
America's Kurdish allies oversaw two dozen sites holding thousands of members of the terrorist group and their families. Their withdrawal has left the system in chaos.

NYT Middle East
Feb 17, 2026

Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats
President Trump's most trusted envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are at the center of the Iran and Ukraine negotiations.

NYT Middle East
Feb 17, 2026

With Witkoff and Kushner, Trump Bets on Diplomacy Without Diplomats
President Trump's most trusted envoys are at the center of the Iran and Ukraine negotiations, an approach that has sidelined the State Department and the National Security Council.

NYT Middle East
Feb 17, 2026

Iranians Mourn Slain Protesters With ‘Revolutionary Rage'
The authorities moved to suppress shows of defiance at ceremonies commemorating 40 days since the death of protesters.

NYT Middle East
Feb 17, 2026

Trump's ‘Board of Peace' Presses Hamas on Disarmament, Officials Say
The direct talks last week came as officials urgently try to find a breakthrough on the issue of Hamas's weapons, fearing the cease-fire in Gaza could collapse.

NYT Middle East
Feb 17, 2026

Iranians Defy Government Crackdown at Memorials for Slain Protesters
Authorities moved to suppress shows of defiance at ceremonies commemorating 40 days since the death of protesters.

NYT Middle East
Feb 17, 2026

In Iran, Slain Protesters' Memorials Will Test State Crackdown
Ceremonies commemorating the 40 days after protesters were killed are planned this week, challenging the authorities' ability to restrain them.

NYT Middle East
Feb 17, 2026

Memorials for Iran's Slain Protesters Wil Test of State Crackdown
Ceremonies commemorating the 40 days after protesters were killed are planned this week, challenging the authorities' ability to restrain them.

NYT Middle East
Feb 16, 2026

Rage. Grief. Anxiety. The New Mood in Iran.
In the aftermath of another wave of antigovernment unrest, Iran is gripped by a mood of collective grief and uncertainty about the future.

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