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NYT Middle East
May 01, 2026

Iran Sends New Proposal for Peace Talks with U.S., State Media Says
The details of the latest plan were unclear. President Trump had expressed dissatisfaction over a previous Iranian proposal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

NYT Middle East
May 01, 2026

What the End of Saudi Arabia's Big-Spending Era Means for the Kingdom and Beyond
The kingdom is pulling back from a costly and high-profile golf venture amid mounting financial concerns, raising questions about its plans.

NYT Middle East
May 01, 2026

Why U.S. Oil Companies Are Not Plugging the World's Energy Gap
American producers are under pressure from investors to keep spending in check, and they are wary of drilling more wells because they are not sure oil prices will stay high.

NYT Middle East
May 01, 2026

As Israel Entrenches, Frustration With Hezbollah Turns to Support
With the cease-fire fraying and Israel demolishing villages in the south, many Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon are putting aside their annoyance with the group and turning to it for protection.

NYT Middle East
May 01, 2026

As Iranians Face War, There's Still Solace in a Cafe
Cafes and coffee shops give Iranians affordable places to talk about their hopes, fears and the cost of living as well as to seek company in uncertain times.

NYT Middle East
Apr 30, 2026

Trump's Plans to Boost Weapons Production Might Not Deliver for Years
While the defense industry has announced plans to make more munitions, much of that expanded production will not quickly kick in.

NYT Middle East
Apr 30, 2026

Hezbollah Using Fiber-Optic Drones Against Israeli Targets
The Lebanese militant group is attacking Israeli troops with explosive drones controlled by fiber-optic cables, like those commonly used in the war in Ukraine.

NYT Middle East
Apr 30, 2026

Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Amid Tension Over Awards Ban
The jury of the world's most important art exhibition had said it wouldn't consider artists from countries whose leaders are accused of crimes against humanity.

NYT Middle East
Apr 30, 2026

Iran's Supreme Leader Signals Plan to Maintain Control Over Strait of Hormuz
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said in a statement that Iran would establish "new legal frameworks" for the Strait of Hormuz. He also said his country would retain its nuclear capabilities.

NYT Middle East
Apr 30, 2026

How Trump's Iran Blockade Is Complicating a High-Stakes Trip to China
If President Trump flies to China as planned in May, the primary topic will clearly be the rippling economic effects of a war that Beijing has made clear it viewed as unnecessary.

NYT Middle East
Apr 30, 2026

Journalist Detained in Kuwait Says He Was Stripped of Citizenship
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a Kuwaiti-American, was held for several weeks after posting about the Iran war. Kuwait does not appear to have commented publicly on his case.

NYT Middle East
Apr 30, 2026

Israel Intercepts Aid Flotilla Heading to Breach Naval Blockade of Gaza
Activists said the Israeli military boarded and disabled boats carrying humanitarian assistance to the territory in international waters near Greece.

NYT Middle East
Apr 30, 2026

Israel Intercepts Aid Flotilla Headed to Gaza
Activists said the Israeli military boarded and disabled their boats in international waters near Greece.

NYT Middle East
Apr 30, 2026

Iranians Live With Pain and Powerlessness, Beneath a Smooth Veneer
After months of upheaval, many are attempting to get on with their lives while quietly grappling with grief, economic stress and a loss of hope.

NYT Middle East
Apr 30, 2026

How the War in Iran is Affecting Africa's Economy and Fuel Supply
Despite the fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, many Africans say they are bracing for tougher times ahead and making difficult decisions about the future.

NYT Middle East
Apr 29, 2026

Jury Delivers Mixed Verdict in Case of Afghan Charged in 2021 Kabul Attack
Jurors found the man guilty of conspiracy to support the terrorist group that took credit for a horrific bombing, but deadlocked on whether he was responsible for the attack itself.

NYT Middle East
Apr 29, 2026

Takeaways From Hegseth's Testimony on Iran War and His Tenure
It was Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's first public appearance before Congress since Operation Epic Fury began in late February.

NYT Middle East
Apr 29, 2026

It's Not Just War That's Making the U.A.E. Leave OPEC
The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC has rocked the region, underscoring how the country, at odds with Saudi Arabia, is increasingly charting its own course.

NYT Middle East
Apr 29, 2026

Loss of Emirates Further Weakens OPEC's Influence
The exit of the United Arab Emirates is the most significant in a series of departures from the oil cartel in recent years.

NYT Middle East
Apr 29, 2026

Gallows Humor Provides Respite From Mideast Wars
Arab digital creators on social media are turning out edgy material to cope with the conflicts and bring levity to a pain that often feels too raw.

NYT Middle East
Apr 28, 2026

Britain Summons Iran's Ambassador Over Message to Iranians in U.K.
Iran's embassy in London posted a message on social media inviting Iranians living in Britain to register for a ‘Sacrifice for the Homeland' campaign.

NYT Middle East
Apr 28, 2026

Treasury Issues More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Exports
The measures aim to crack down on Iran's shadow banking system and Chinese purchases of Iranian oil.

NYT Middle East
Apr 28, 2026

Amid Iran War and Tensions with Neighbors, U.A.E. Goes Its Own Way
The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC has rocked the region, underscoring how the country, at odds with Saudi Arabia, is increasingly charting its own course.

NYT Middle East
Apr 28, 2026

Iraq's Prime Minister-Designate Thrust Into U.S.-Iran Power Struggle
Ali al-Zaidi, a political unknown, has been tasked with forming a new coalition government. Now, he must grapple with growing U.S. pressure to curb Iranian influence over Iraq.

NYT Middle East
Apr 28, 2026

UAE Says It Will Leave OPEC as Iran War Strains Oil Markets
The Gulf government has long complained about the group's quotas, which officials believe unfairly limited its exports. Its departure is expected to weaken OPEC's influence.

NYT Middle East
Apr 28, 2026

United Arab Emirates Says It Will Leave OPEC in Blow to Oil Cartel
The Gulf government has long complained about the group's quotas, which officials believe unfairly limited its exports. Its departure is expected to weaken OPEC's influence.

NYT Middle East
Apr 28, 2026

What to Know About the U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
Negotiations to end the war appear to have hit an impasse over Iran's nuclear future. Without a deal in place, the Strait of Hormuz remains mostly shut.

NYT Middle East
Apr 28, 2026

In Major Move, United Arab Emirates Says It Will Leave OPEC
The Gulf government has long complained about the oil cartel's quotas, which officials believe unfairly limited its exports.

NYT Middle East
Apr 28, 2026

Luxury Yacht Linked to Russian Oligarch Passes Through Strait of Hormuz
The Nord, a 464-foot vessel, appears to be tied to Aleksei A. Mordashov, a Russian steel mogul who is under American and European sanctions.

NYT Middle East
Apr 28, 2026

The Small U.K. Agency That's a 911 for Ships in the Strait of Hormuz
At a military base outside Portsmouth, England, a 24-hour service monitors the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea and part of the Indian Ocean, responding to distress calls.

NYT Middle East
Apr 28, 2026

The World Needs Natural Gas Now, but the U.S. Is Exporting All It Can
Even the largest global supplier of liquefied natural gas can't make up for the shortfall since the war in Iran cut off an important source.

NYT Middle East
Apr 28, 2026

In Iran, Cheetah Sightings Offer Rare Spots of Hope Amid War
Conservationists say they have recorded several new adult and cub Asiatic cheetahs, a critically endangered subspecies found only in Iran.

NYT Middle East
Apr 27, 2026

Iraq Taps Businessman, Ali al-Zaidi, to Form New Government
After months of tensions and pressure from both the U.S. and Iran, Ali al-Zaidi, a businessman, was named as prime minister-designate.

NYT Middle East
Apr 27, 2026

Iran Offers Plan to Focus on Strait of Hormuz and Delay Nuclear Talks
In its latest offer delivered on Sunday, Iran proposed opening the key waterway to shipping traffic and lifting the U.S. blockade, while postponing the thornier nuclear issue until later.

NYT Middle East
Apr 27, 2026

Hezbollah Vows to Keep Its Weapons as Lebanon Says Israeli Strikes Killed 14
Despite a cease-fire, Israel and Hezbollah have been trading attacks almost daily.

NYT Middle East
Apr 27, 2026

Hezbollah Says It Will Keep Weapons as Lebanon Says Israeli Strikes Killed 14
Despite a cease-fire, Israel and Hezbollah have been trading attacks almost daily.

NYT Middle East
Apr 26, 2026

Former Israeli Premiers Join in Bid to Oust Netanyahu in Elections
Naftali Bennett, a right-wing politician, and Yair Lapid, a centrist, will merge parties for a vote later this year.

NYT Middle East
Apr 26, 2026

What to Know About U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
An Iranian negotiator returned to Pakistan on Sunday, despite the United States' abruptly calling off a trip there by its two top negotiators.

NYT Middle East
Apr 26, 2026

Israel and Hezbollah Trade Strikes in Lebanon, as Iran Talks Remain on Hold
Cease-fires in Lebanon and Iran are on shaky ground, with military attacks flaring and direct talks between Washington and Tehran to end their war stalled.

NYT Middle East
Apr 26, 2026

Iran and U.S. Sink Into Awkward Limbo of ‘No War, No Peace'
Each side is betting they can last longer than the other, analysts say. But there are risks in a stalemate without a deal.

NYT Middle East
Apr 26, 2026

Iranian Negotiators Set to Return to Pakistan to Try to Revive Truce Talks
It was not clear whether President Trump would send his negotiators for a new round of discussions after abruptly calling off a trip by his top advisers on Saturday.

NYT Middle East
Apr 26, 2026

Israel's President, Putting Off Decision on Pardon for Netanyahu, Will Push for Plea Deal
President Isaac Herzog of Israel has decided not to issue a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption case at this time, and instead will seek mediation, officials say.

NYT Middle East
Apr 26, 2026

Why Fashion Designer Elie Saab Will Never Leave Lebanon, Despite the War
The designer and his son discuss making couture during a bombing and the reason it matters.

NYT Middle East
Apr 25, 2026

Families of Iranian Children Killed in School Airstrike Pen Letter to Pope
Pope Leo said he has seen the letter from the parents of more than 100 children killed in the strike, which a preliminary inquiry found resulted from a mistake by the U.S. military.

NYT Middle East
Apr 25, 2026

Trump Cancels Witkoff and Kushner's Trip for Iran Talks, Saying, ‘We Have All the Cards.'
The last-minute scuttling of the trip is the latest sign of how far apart the two sides are on reaching a deal to end the Iran war.

NYT Middle East
Apr 25, 2026

Trump Cancels Aides' Trip for Iran Talks, Saying, ‘We Have All the Cards.'
The last-minute scuttling of the trip is the latest sign of how far apart the two sides are on reaching a deal to end the Iran war.

NYT Middle East
Apr 25, 2026

Trump Seeks to Abolish Iran's Nuclear Stockpile, a Problem He Helped Create
President Trump withdrew from the Obama-era nuclear accord in 2018, saying it was the worst deal ever. But Iran responded with an enrichment spree that haunts the negotiations to this day.

NYT Middle East
Apr 25, 2026

Lebanese Ask, ‘What Cease-Fire?' as Israel and Hezbollah Trade Attacks in the South
The fragile truce in Lebanon was extended after talks in Washington this week but has come under threat as Israel and Hezbollah have traded attacks.

NYT Middle East
Apr 25, 2026

Lebanese Ask, ‘What Cease-Fire?' as Violence Simmers in the South
The fragile truce in Lebanon was extended after talks in Washington this week but has since come under threat as both Israel and Hezbollah have traded attacks.

NYT Middle East
Apr 25, 2026

Trump Seeks to Abolish Iran's Atomic Stockpile, a Problem He Helped Create
President Trump withdrew from the Obama-era nuclear accord in 2018, saying it was the worst deal ever. But Iran responded with an enrichment spree that haunts the negotiations to this day.

NYT Middle East
Apr 25, 2026

Under Trump, Green Card Seekers Face New Scrutiny for Views on Israel
In guidance to immigration officers, the administration describes participating in pro-Palestinian protests and criticizing Israel as "overwhelmingly negative" factors.

NYT Middle East
Apr 25, 2026

Raqqa Showcases Syria's Tumultuous Past
The city on the Euphrates, once a cradle of civilization, suffered under a succession of recent rulers. Our visit found it hoping for change.

NYT Middle East
Apr 25, 2026

On Iran's Border, Cooking Oil Trade Is a Snapshot of the Country's Struggles
The war has exacerbated Iran's economic crisis, forcing many to cross the border into Turkey to buy the most basic goods.

NYT Middle East
Apr 24, 2026

Rubio's Absence From Iran Talks Highlights Stay-at-Home Role
President Trump has outsourced much of his diplomacy to others, while Mr. Rubio focuses on his second job as national security adviser.

NYT Middle East
Apr 24, 2026

Kushner and Witkoff Traveling to Pakistan to Resume Iran Talks
Iran's foreign minister has already arrived in the country, state media reported. He was believed to be carrying a written response to a U.S. proposal to end the war.

NYT Middle East
Apr 24, 2026

U.S. Unveils More Sanctions Targeting Iran's Shadow Fleet
The Treasury Department also targeted a top independent Chinese refinery that it said was a major buyer of Iranian petroleum.

NYT Middle East
Apr 24, 2026

Venice Biennale Bars Awards for Countries Facing Crimes Against Humanity Charges
The jury said it would "refrain from considering" countries whose leaders are facing charges of crimes against humanity, which would affect Israel and Russia.

NYT Middle East
Apr 24, 2026

Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire Tested by Escalating Clashes
The U.S.-mediated cease-fire halted an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah, but their intensifying attacks on each other could put the truce at risk.

NYT Middle East
Apr 24, 2026

Iran and U.S. Blockades in the Strait of Hormuz: What to Know
The foes are trying to exert control over the narrow passageway. Most ships aren't moving. Here's what to know.

NYT Middle East
Apr 24, 2026

Escalating Clashes Test Newly Extended Israel-Lebanon Truce
The U.S.-mediated cease-fire halted an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah, but their intensifying attacks on each other could put the truce at risk.

NYT Middle East
Apr 24, 2026

Both Iran and U.S. Blockade Strait of Hormuz
The foes are trying to exert control over the narrow passageway. Most ships aren't moving. Here's what to know.

NYT Middle East
Apr 24, 2026

Netanyahu Reveals He Had Prostate Cancer and Underwent Radiation Therapy
The Israeli leader had surgery in 2024 for an enlarged prostate. More recently, follow-up care detected a tumor, his office disclosed on Friday.

NYT Middle East
Apr 24, 2026

Trump Extends Waiver Allowing Foreign Ships to Move Goods Between U.S. Ports
The move was intended to ensure the flow of fuel in the United States, but some economists say it might reduce gas prices for consumers only a small amount.

NYT Middle East
Apr 24, 2026

Gaza Set to Hold First Local Election in Two Decades
Hamas said it was not participating in the municipal elections in Deir al-Balah, set for this weekend. Residents said it was a long-awaited opportunity to address the city's problems

NYT Middle East
Apr 24, 2026

Rubio Says Iran's Soccer Team Can Attend World Cup
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that while the players were welcome, anyone accompanying them who has links to the Iranian military would be denied entry.

NYT Middle East
Apr 23, 2026

Iran War Has Drained U.S. Supplies of Critical, Costly Weapons
The Pentagon's rush to rearm its Mideast forces makes it less ready to confront potential adversaries like Russia and China, administration and congressional officials say.

NYT Middle East
Apr 23, 2026

U.S. Blew Through Expensive Weapons in Iran War
Commanders are concerned about the Pentagon's shift of long-range precision weapons from the Asia-Pacific region to the Middle East, congressional officials say.

NYT Middle East
Apr 23, 2026

Trump Keeps Talking About Iran's ‘Nuclear Dust.' What Is It?
First of all, it isn't dust. It's Iran's stockpile of near-bomb-grade uranium, which is stored in large canisters about the size of scuba tanks.

NYT Middle East
Apr 23, 2026

How the Iran War Is Morphing Into a Volatile Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz
The conflict has morphed into a volatile standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, as the economic costs mount and President Trump faces a political backlash at home.

NYT Middle East
Apr 23, 2026

Lebanese Journalist Killed in Israeli Strike Was Known for Being Intrepid
Mourners paid respects to Amal Khalil, who remained trapped under rubble for hours before emergency medics recovered her body.

NYT Middle East
Apr 23, 2026

World's Top Producer of Condoms Raises Prices as Iran War Rattles Supply Chains
The Malaysian company Karex, which produces about five billion condoms a year, said it was raising prices by 30 percent because of higher raw material prices and global shipping disruptions.

NYT Middle East
Apr 23, 2026

Journalist Detained in Kuwait After Posting About Iran War Is Acquitted
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a Kuwaiti-American journalist, is expected to be released soon, after 52 days in detention, a lawyer for two of his family members said.

NYT Middle East
Apr 23, 2026

World's Biggest Condom Maker Raises Prices as Iran War Rattles Supply Chains
The Malaysian company Karex, which produces about five billion condoms a year, said it was raising prices by 30 percent because of higher raw material prices and global shipping disruptions.

NYT Middle East
Apr 23, 2026

Zelensky details deals Ukraine signed to bolster Gulf nations' defense against Iranian drones.


NYT Middle East
Apr 23, 2026

U.S. Forces Board a 2nd Tanker They Say Is Carrying Oil From Iran
It was the second such action this week, as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on Tehran.

NYT Middle East
Apr 23, 2026

How People in Lebanon Are Reacting to Talks With Israel
The Lebanese are deeply divided over whether rare direct talks with Israel are a good thing.

NYT Middle East
Apr 23, 2026

The Generals Who Are Now Running Iran
The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ushered in a new form of collective leadership in the country, with more power for the Revolutionary Guards.

NYT Middle East
Apr 23, 2026

Why Diesel Has Become a Much Bigger Economic Problem Than Gasoline
The war in Iran has disrupted supplies of diesel, used to power trucks and heavy equipment, much more than gasoline, which is primarily used in passenger cars.

NYT Middle East
Apr 23, 2026

A Lost Tribe in India Makes Its Exodus to Israel
The B'nei Menashe believe they are the children of Manasseh, a king of Judah exiled about 2,800 years ago. Evidence is thin, but Israel is welcoming them ‘home.'

NYT Middle East
Apr 22, 2026

Israeli Strikes Kill a Journalist and Injure Another in Lebanon
Lebanese officials say rescue teams came under fire while trying to aid Amal Khalil, a reporter for a Lebanese newspaper, and Zeinab Faraj, a photojournalist.

NYT Middle East
Apr 22, 2026

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NYT Middle East
Apr 22, 2026

Iran Says It Seized Two Ships Near the Strait of Hormuz
A British naval agency said the two vessels had come under attack near the strait, as a U.S. blockade on Iran's ports continued.

NYT Middle East
Apr 22, 2026

US Withholding Iraq's Own Oil Money Over Ties to Iran
The United States has halted dollar shipments to Iraq's cash-based economy in an effort to force the Baghdad government to distance itself from Iran. The money comes from Iraq's oil revenues.

NYT Middle East
Apr 22, 2026

With peace talks postponed, Pakistanis feel the cost of the war in Iran.


NYT Middle East
Apr 22, 2026

How the War Powers Act Could Pressure Trump to End the Iran War
A decades-old law allows the president to wage war without congressional approval for 60 days, then limits his options for continuing. President Trump may seek to get around it.

NYT Middle East
Apr 22, 2026

A 60-Day Deadline Could Pressure Trump on Ending the Iran War
A decades-old law allows the president to wage war without congressional approval for 60 days, then limits his options for continuing. President Trump may seek to get around it.

NYT Middle East
Apr 22, 2026

Whether for or Against the War, Iranians Say They're Feeling Economic Pain
At a border crossing in Turkey, one Iranian woman said her friends struggled to afford food because there was no work to be found and strikes had forced factories to close.

NYT Middle East
Apr 22, 2026

On Independence Day, Israel Honors Rabbi Who Called to ‘Flatten' Gaza
Avraham Zarbiv became known on Israel's right for demolishing buildings in Gaza. He lit a torch at a national ceremony on Tuesday evening.

NYT Middle East
Apr 22, 2026

Bessent Backs Financial Support for Oil-Rich U.A.E.
The Treasury secretary said that currency swap line would benefit both the United Arab Emirates and the United States.

NYT Middle East
Apr 22, 2026

Whether for or against the war, Iranians say they're feeling economic pain.


NYT Middle East
Apr 22, 2026

Attacks along the Israel-Lebanon border put a cease-fire under strain.


NYT Middle East
Apr 22, 2026

Strait of Hormuz Dangers Escalate as Iran Says It Seized 2 Cargo Ships
Hours after President Trump extended a cease-fire, Tehran appeared to be exerting its authority in the contested waters near the strait.

NYT Middle East
Apr 22, 2026

To Iran, Trump Blinked First by Extending the Cease-Fire
Iran's leaders believe that they can withstand an enduring standoff longer than President Trump. The strategy could be economically devastating for average Iranians.

NYT Middle East
Apr 22, 2026

Iranian Expats in U.A.E. Caught Between Home and Homeland
Iran's retaliatory attacks on the United Arab Emirates have put the U.A.E.'s large Iranian expatriate community in an uncomfortable position.

NYT Middle East
Apr 21, 2026

What Was the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal?
President Trump has ridiculed President Barack Obama and the agreement, which he withdrew from during his first term. His critics say he could have avoided a war had he left it in place.

NYT Middle East
Apr 21, 2026

What I Saw Crossing Into South Lebanon
Our visual journalist David Guttenfelder traveled with displaced people returning to their homes in southern Lebanon, as a cease-fire paused the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

NYT Middle East
Apr 21, 2026

Trump Extends Cease-Fire, Even as Peace Talks Are Put on Hold
With the cease-fire on the verge of ending, President Trump said on Tuesday that he would keep it in place until Iran's "proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other."

NYT Middle East
Apr 21, 2026

Trump Extends Iran Cease-Fire Before Deadline Expires; Vance's Trip Is on Hold
President Trump attributed his decision to divisions among the Iranians about how to proceed and said he wanted to give them more time.

NYT Middle East
Apr 21, 2026

Why Negotiations With Iran Might Take a While
The Iranians are notoriously slow negotiators. Our reporter David E. Sanger explains what the history of U.S.-Iran negotiations could mean for the latest round of talks.

NYT Middle East
Apr 21, 2026

Two Palestinians Killed in Israeli Shooting Near West Bank School
A child was among the dead, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The Israeli military said it had attempted to break up clashes in Al Mughayir, which has seen a surge of Israeli settler violence.

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