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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.

NYT Middle East
Mar 16, 2026

With Iran War, Trump Risks Stepping on Gains From His Own Tax Cuts
President Trump's war in Iran has raised some costs just as many Americans are starting to see savings from last year's tax cuts.

NYT Middle East
Mar 16, 2026

Israel Denies That It Is Running Out of Missile Interceptors
Israeli military says it had prepared for a prolonged conflict after a news report said its supplies of ballistic missile interceptors were running "critically low."

NYT Middle East
Mar 16, 2026

Here is the latest.


NYT Middle East
Mar 16, 2026

Trump's Threat to Delay Summit With Xi Casts New Shadow Over China Relations
President Trump warned that he could postpone a meeting set to begin in just over two weeks if China refuses to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

NYT Middle East
Mar 16, 2026

A Timeline of the Tensions Between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the U.S.
The governments of both countries have repeatedly cast the other as evil, perpetuating a cycle that has culminated in the present war.

NYT Middle East
Mar 16, 2026

Intrigue, Power Plays and Rivalries: Inside the Rise of Mojtaba Khamenei
The weeklong fight over Iran's next leader pitted the Revolutionary Guards against moderates. The generals won, but only over spirited resistance.

NYT Middle East
Mar 16, 2026

This is what happened on March 15.


NYT Middle East
Mar 15, 2026

Here's What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Sunday
Five missiles struck the Baghdad International Airport and injured four people. Israeli and Iranian attacks continued as global economic concerns about the war mounted.

NYT Middle East
Mar 15, 2026

4 Palestinians Killed When Israeli Forces Open Fire on West Bank Family
Six members of a Palestinian family went out for a ride in the car. Only two made it back home.

NYT Middle East
Mar 15, 2026

Oil Prices May Not Fall Soon, U.S. Energy Secretary Says
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passageway for oil shipments, remained unsafe for tankers. Iran has been firing projectiles and laying mines.

NYT Middle East
Mar 15, 2026

Entering War's Third Week, Trump Faces Stark Choices
As the conflict with Iran expands and intensifies, President Trump's options — to fight on, or to move toward declaring victory and pulling back — both carry deeply problematic consequences.

NYT Middle East
Mar 15, 2026

A Timeline of the Fraught Relationship Between Iran and the U.S.
The governments of both countries have repeatedly cast the other as evil, perpetuating a cycle that has culminated in the present war.

NYT Middle East
Mar 15, 2026

After Trump's Call to Send Warships to Strait of Hormuz, Nations Respond With Caution
President Trump has urged China, Britain, France, Japan and South Korea to send warships to help reopen the waterway, even though they were not involved in the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran.

NYT Middle East
Mar 15, 2026

This is what happened on March 14.


NYT Middle East
Mar 15, 2026

Energy Secretary Says ‘No Guarantees' Oil Prices Will Fall Soon
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passageway for oil shipments, remained unsafe for tanker passage. Iran has been firing projectiles and laying mines.

NYT Middle East
Mar 15, 2026

Israel Says Michigan Synagogue Attacker's Brother Was a Hezbollah Commander
The Israeli military said it killed the brother of Ayman Mohamad Ghazali in an airstrike in Lebanon a week before the assault on the synagogue.

NYT Middle East
Mar 15, 2026

War in Iran Has Grounded Gulf Airlines Like Emirates
Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways have become some of the world's largest and most profitable thanks to their location at the center of busy travel routes.

NYT Middle East
Mar 15, 2026

Iran and the United States: A Long History of Antagonism
The governments of both countries have repeatedly cast the other as evil, perpetuating a cycle that has culminated in the present war.

NYT Middle East
Mar 15, 2026

As Rockets Fly Overhead, Residents of Israel's Border City Stay Underground
The Israeli government evacuated Kiryat Shmona during the last round of fighting with Hezbollah in 2023. Residents who were told it was safe to return are again under fire.

NYT Middle East
Mar 15, 2026

Amid War in Iran, Europe's Flashes of Military Strength Also Show Its Weakness
To defend allies from Iran, the continent's powers have mounted a rare show of force. But those efforts have diverted limited resources from other hot spots.

NYT Middle East
Mar 15, 2026

Two Arrested in Death of Anti-Iranian Regime Activist in Canada
A man and a woman were charged with murder in what the authorities described as a "targeted incident" against Masood Masjoody, who had gone missing weeks ago in British Columbia.

NYT Middle East
Mar 15, 2026

FCC Chair Threatens to Revoke Broadcasters' Licenses Over Iran War Coverage
The comment from Brendan Carr came on the heels of a social media message from President Trump criticizing the news media's coverage of the war with Iran.

NYT Middle East
Mar 15, 2026

Trump adds to speculation about Iranian leader's condition.


NYT Middle East
Mar 14, 2026

Three More Iranian Soccer Players Withdraw Bid for Asylum in Australia
Seven members of the national women's team had sought refuge in the country after they were labeled ‘traitors' at home. Four of them have since changed their minds.

NYT Middle East
Mar 14, 2026

Warning to Americans to leave Iraq is a sign the Iran war is spilling over the border.


NYT Middle East
Mar 14, 2026

F.C.C. Chair Threatens to Revoke Broadcasters' Licenses Over War Coverage
The comment from Brendan Carr came on the heels of a social media message from President Trump criticizing the news media's coverage of the war with Iran.

NYT Middle East
Mar 14, 2026

Here's What Happened in the U.S.-Israel War With Iran on Saturday
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was attacked overnight. Israeli strikes continued to hit the capitals of Iran and Lebanon, as Iran refused to relinquish control over a vital oil route.

NYT Middle East
Mar 14, 2026

Tehran Seems Largely Empty, as Many Flee and Others Weary of the Fighting
Residents say a heavy, lifeless atmosphere hangs over the streets of Iran's capital, which has endured relentless attacks throughout the war.

NYT Middle East
Mar 14, 2026

How a Marine Unit in the Middle East Could Open New Phase of Iran War
The unit's arrival in the coming days will give the Pentagon the ability to quickly launch raids.

NYT Middle East
Mar 14, 2026

Sandstorm Batters Gaza, Slamming Makeshift Shelters
Millions of Gazans have remained without proper housing since the war, according to the United Nations.

NYT Middle East
Mar 14, 2026

The war has put Middle East water supplies at risk.


NYT Middle East
Mar 14, 2026

Dozens of Medical Workers Killed as Israel Hits Lebanon
Lebanese health officials say that 31 health workers have been killed by Israeli strikes. Israel claimed, without evidence, that Hezbollah has been using ambulances and medical facilities.

NYT Middle East
Mar 14, 2026

What to Know About Kharg Island, Iran's Key Oil Hub
The Persian Gulf island, targeted by U.S. strikes, is home to Iran's main oil export terminal. Any disruption could jolt global energy markets.

NYT Middle East
Mar 14, 2026

Lebanon's Displaced Flee Israeli Strikes One Year Into War
Israeli calls for the evacuation of huge swaths of southern Lebanon have led 830,000 people, about 14 percent of Lebanon's population, to flee.

NYT Middle East
Mar 14, 2026

‘We Miss Home': Displaced Lebanese Face Cold Streets and an Uncertain Future
Israeli calls for the evacuation of huge swaths of southern Lebanon have led 830,000 people, about 14 percent of Lebanon's population, to flee.

NYT Middle East
Mar 14, 2026

This is what happened on March 13.


NYT Middle East
Mar 14, 2026

Netanyahu Has the War He Always Wanted, but on Trump's Terms
Israel's prime minister wanted regime change in Iran. But President Trump seems prepared to settle for something less.

NYT Middle East
Mar 14, 2026

Tim Kaine Is Forcing the Iran War Debate From the Minority
Senator Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, has found a way to repeatedly occupy floor time and force all senators to take votes challenging President Trump's use of military force.

NYT Middle East
Mar 14, 2026

Why Little Was Done to Head Off Oil's Strait of Hormuz Problem
Geography and regional rivalries have prevented Gulf countries from finding a true alternative to the strait, which the war with Iran has effectively shut down.

NYT Middle East
Mar 14, 2026

How Migrant Workers Have Been Affected by Iran's Strikes
Since the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran began, Iran has fired hundreds of missiles and drones in retaliation at Gulf countries. Iranian officials say that they are attacking U.S. military bases and American interests in the Gulf countries, not civilian targets. Our reporter Vivian Nereim talks with Katrin Bennhold about how migrant workers have been affected.

NYT Middle East
Mar 14, 2026

Trump and Rubio's Vision of War: The Art of Destroy and Deal
Unleashing his inner hawk, Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans President Trump's military interventions. So far, they favor regime compliance, not change.

NYT Middle East
Mar 14, 2026

What to Know About Iran's Kharg Island
The Persian Gulf island, targeted by U.S. strikes, is home to Iran's main oil export terminal. Any disruption could jolt global energy markets.

NYT Middle East
Mar 13, 2026

U.S. Attacks Iran's Kharg Island, a Key Port for Oil Exporting, Trump Says
The strikes on Kharg Island targeted Iranian military forces, not economic infrastructure on the island, a U.S. military official said.

NYT Middle East
Mar 13, 2026

Trump's War Alliance With Israel Is Reshaping the Middle East. But It Carries Risks.
President Trump is the first American leader to embrace fighting a full-fledged, joint war with Israel. Washington has tried to avoid that level of coordination in the past.

NYT Middle East
Mar 13, 2026

Here's What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Friday
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday would be the most intense day of the U.S. air campaign in Iran as a vital oil supply route remained choked off.

NYT Middle East
Mar 13, 2026

U.S. Vows to Block Iran's Attempt to Shut Down Strait of Hormuz
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz were "something we are dealing with." And about 2,500 Marines were headed to the Middle East to bolster the war effort.

NYT Middle East
Mar 13, 2026

U.S.-Made Launcher Fired Missiles From Bahrain Toward Iran, Video Shows
It is unclear from the video alone whether the U.S. or Bahraini military launched the missiles. Iran has frequently accused Persian Gulf countries of allowing their territory to be used as a launchpad for U.S. attacks.

NYT Middle East
Mar 13, 2026

A New Trump Envoy Stirs Fears of U.S. Meddling In Brazil's Elections
Darren Beattie, the U.S. policy adviser on Brazil, planned to visit former President Jair Bolsonaro in prison and meet his son, who is also seeking the presidency.

NYT Middle East
Mar 13, 2026

More Marines and Warships Being Sent to Middle East, U.S. Officials Say
Iran's response to days of aerial bombardment and long-range artillery strikes has proved more resilient than Trump administration officials anticipated.

NYT Middle East
Mar 13, 2026

Britain warns its citizens in Dubai they could be jailed for sharing photos of damage from airstrikes.


NYT Middle East
Mar 13, 2026

To Fight Iran's Drones, U.S. Taps Ukraine's Hard-Earned Knowledge
As Iran has shown, warfare involves far more deadly projectiles than it once did. It's a problem Ukraine has been dealing with for years.

NYT Middle East
Mar 13, 2026

Read Some of John F. Burns's Reporting From Around the World
In a 40-year career as an international correspondent for The New York Times, Mr. Burns had a talent for capturing the sweep of history in intricate detail.

NYT Middle East
Mar 13, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz is narrow — and shallow enough to lay minefields.


NYT Middle East
Mar 13, 2026

Israel Drops Leaflets on Beirut with Reminders of Gaza War
Leaflets dropped over the capital referenced Israel's "success in Gaza" and urged Lebanese citizens to disarm Hezbollah.

NYT Middle East
Mar 13, 2026

Trump Softens Call for Protesters to Take Over Iran
President Trump said protesters risk getting shot "right through the head," a change in tone from his earlier comments that Iranians must seize the chance to take over their government.

NYT Middle East
Mar 13, 2026

Thousands Attend Government Rally in Tehran to Denounce Israel and U.S.
Several senior Iranian officials showed up at the government-sponsored rally, marking Quds Day, an annual anti-Israel event that was shaken by explosions from the U.S.-Israeli aerial assault.

NYT Middle East
Mar 13, 2026

How This Oil Supply Shock Compares With the Embargo of 1973
Governments have stockpiled oil, and cars are more efficient but the supply shock is global, and there's no sense of when it'll end.

NYT Middle East
Mar 13, 2026

Hegseth's Claim About Killing a Would-Be Assassin Creates a Mystery
The defense secretary said the leader of an Iranian unit that had planned to assassinate President Trump had been killed. But U.S. officials privately acknowledge the story is not that simple.

NYT Middle East
Mar 13, 2026

How This Oil Supply Shock Compares to the Embargo of 1973
Governments have stockpiled oil, and cars are more efficient but the supply shock is global, and there's no sense of when it'll end.

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