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NYT Middle East
Jun 23, 2026

U.S. Eases Travel Restrictions on Iran's World Cup Team
The Iranians will be allowed to enter the United States two days, instead of one, before a pivotal game in Seattle on Friday, officials said.

NYT Middle East
Jun 23, 2026

How Shannon Manson, a Security Worker During the World Cup, Became Known in Jordan
Shannon Manson cheerily ushered a man from Jordan's delegation away from fans. It turns out he was a prince, and now she is an unexpected internet sensation.

NYT Middle East
Jun 23, 2026

Trump Is Making Big Claims About the Iran Talks. Iran Keeps Contradicting Him.
President Trump appears to be describing his preferences as fully negotiated deals, in hopes of locking the Iranians in. The question is whether a succession of such disputes will sink the whole venture.

NYT Middle East
Jun 23, 2026

U.N. Report Says Israeli Killings of Gaza Children Post-Truce Amount to Genocide
Israel's U.N. mission dismissed the report as a "libelous sham," and called the investigating commission a "fundamentally flawed mechanism."

NYT Middle East
Jun 23, 2026

In Middle East, Rubio Says ‘No Country' Can Charge for Hormuz Traffic
The secretary of state dismissed Iran's talk of charging ships to pass through the vital Persian Gulf portal as prohibited under international law.

NYT Middle East
Jun 23, 2026

U.N. Sets Plan to Evacuate Stranded Ships Out of Persian Gulf
The International Maritime Organization, working with multiple countries, said it has ensured that vessels can sail safely through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being idled.

NYT Middle East
Jun 23, 2026

Israeli Soldiers Fatally Shoot 2 People in Southern Lebanon, Health Officials Say
The shooting came a day after Israeli troops began operating under new orders intended to reduce the risk of flare-ups in its conflict with Iran-backed Hezbollah militants.

NYT Middle East
Jun 23, 2026

U.S. and Iran's Conflicting Claims on Nuclear Inspection Show Challenge Ahead
President Trump said that in the latest round of peace talks, Iran had agreed to full inspection of its nuclear sites. Iran's government said it had not.

NYT Middle East
Jun 23, 2026

After Wars and False Starts, Cautious Optimism for U.S.-Iran Talks
Tehran and Washington face myriad negotiating pitfalls. But both sides are exhausted and running out of options. They may finally need a deal.

NYT Middle East
Jun 23, 2026

Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Performing Without Hijab
Parastoo Ahmadi and her band will also be barred from leaving the country or performing for two years, dampening hopes for a more moderate postwar regime in Iran.

NYT Middle East
Jun 23, 2026

Iran Makes Moves to Assert Control Over the Strait of Hormuz
After Iran weaponized the waterway by making it too dangerous for businesses, experts say, the country is now looking to charge fees to vessels seeking to transit the vital water.

NYT Middle East
Jun 22, 2026

As Vance Leads Iran Negotiations, Trump Creates Disruptions in His Path
Vice President JD Vance is in a politically precarious spot.

NYT Middle East
Jun 22, 2026

Iran Team Leaves Locker Room Note: The ‘Spirit of Iran Remains Alive and Steadfast'
After fighting Belgium to a draw for one of Iran's best World Cup results, the Iranians had a note for their fans and the world.

NYT Middle East
Jun 22, 2026

U.S. Temporarily Lifts Oil Sanctions Against Iran, Citing ‘Productive' Talks
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance pointed to progress on Iran's nuclear program, but officials in Tehran said "no new commitments" had been made.

NYT Middle East
Jun 22, 2026

Vance Claims Progress in First Day of Iran Talks
Vice President JD Vance, the lead U.S. negotiator, said the two sides had agreed on technical issues and at least one substantive one, international inspection of Iranian nuclear sites, but an Iranian official said his country had made "no new commitments."

NYT Middle East
Jun 22, 2026

Vance Says Iran Will Allow Nuclear Watchdog to Restart Inspections
Vice President JD Vance said Iran had agreed to invite experts from the U.N. agency to resume operations in the country. Tehran and the nuclear watchdog have not commented.

NYT Middle East
Jun 22, 2026

The Guardrails Designed to Protect U.S.-Iran Talks
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to set up a Strait of Hormuz hotline and a "de-confliction cell" for Lebanon, according to mediators from Pakistan and Qatar.

NYT Middle East
Jun 22, 2026

U.S. Temporarily Lifts Sanctions on Iranian Oil
In a sharp reversal of American policy, the Treasury announced a 60-day reprieve, permitting the sale of Iranian crude as part of the preliminary U.S.-Iran deal toward ending the war.

NYT Middle East
Jun 22, 2026

U.S. Oil Is Skipping the Chance to Grab Market Share From the Gulf
U.S. oil production is expected to grow only modestly next year as companies hesitate to spend more in an uncertain market.

NYT Middle East
Jun 22, 2026

Explosion at Qatar Gas Plant Kills at Least 13 and Injures 66
The blast happened at a key site for natural gas production. The authorities blamed a technical malfunction while operations were being restarted after the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

NYT Middle East
Jun 22, 2026

Explosion at Qatar Gas Plant Leaves at Least 54 Injured
The blast happened at a key site for natural gas production. The authorities blamed a technical malfunction while operations were being restarted after the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

NYT Middle East
Jun 21, 2026

Uncertainty Remains Over the Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iranian militaries have offered conflicting accounts over whether the crucial waterway is open.

NYT Middle East
Jun 21, 2026

As Vance Offers Iran ‘Outstretched Hand' in Talks, Trump Threatens Bombing
The administration's split message came as the United States and Iran began a new round of nuclear negotiations in Switzerland.

NYT Middle East
Jun 21, 2026

U.S. and Iran Have Plenty to Negotiate Beyond Nuclear Issues
Both sides have committed to discussing sanctions relief and the shape of a reconstruction fund, as well as Iran's nuclear program.

NYT Middle East
Jun 21, 2026

Israel Directs Its Military to Limit Its Actions in Lebanon, but Tensions Persist
It was not clear whether the new directive would resolve the friction that led to deadly clashes on Friday and Saturday and threatened to derail a preliminary U.S.-Iran peace deal.

NYT Middle East
Jun 21, 2026

Netanyahu faces one of the biggest challenges of his career.
In a ‘plot twist', Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to be heading into an election this fall without his main prop: President Trump.

NYT Middle East
Jun 21, 2026

Three Men Are Key to Iran's Approach to U.S. Talks
Iran's supreme leader, foreign minister and parliament speaker all play central roles in hammering out an agreement with Washington.

NYT Middle East
Jun 21, 2026

Israel directs its military to limit its actions in Lebanon, though tensions persist.


NYT Middle East
Jun 21, 2026

Iran Nuclear Talks Expected to Hinge on These 4 Questions
Tehran insists that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. The Trump administration is demanding assurances that Iran cannot secretly develop a weapon.

NYT Middle East
Jun 21, 2026

A Glamorous Swiss Resort Hosts Officials for U.S.-Iran Talks
The Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne has hosted some of the world's wealthiest and most powerful people for more than 100 years.

NYT Middle East
Jun 21, 2026

Neither the War Nor Trump's Deal Terminated the Main Threats in Iran, Analysts Say
Neither the war nor the agreement terminated the main threats emanating from Iran, many analysts said.

NYT Middle East
Jun 20, 2026

Mona Khalil, Defender of Sea Turtles, Killed in an Israeli Strike in Lebanon
For a quarter century, Ms. Khalil ran a guesthouse and worked to protect endangered sea turtles who every summer lay their eggs on a stretch of beach near Tyre, Lebanon.

NYT Middle East
Jun 20, 2026

U.S. and Iranian Officials to Meet for Peace Talks in Switzerland
The next phase of talks to end the war in Iran is expected to begin on Sunday amid fighting in Lebanon and renewed confusion over the Strait of Hormuz.

NYT Middle East
Jun 20, 2026

Canada's postcard moment at the World Cup is more than the team's victory.


NYT Middle East
Jun 20, 2026

New Strait of Hormuz Closure Announcement Threatens the Slow Uptick in Traffic
Fifty-five ships had passed through the strait on Saturday, the U.S. military said. But then Iran's military said it was closing the waterway once again.

NYT Middle East
Jun 20, 2026

Israel and Hezbollah Are Still Fighting, Several Cease-Fires Later
For the second time in two days, Lebanon was again at the center of whether the fragile U.S.-Iran deal would hold.

NYT Middle East
Jun 20, 2026

Shipping remains far below prewar levels in the Strait of Hormuz.
A preliminary U.S.-Iran deal took steps to reopen the vital waterway, but traffic remains erratic.

NYT Middle East
Jun 20, 2026

Mines, Logistics and Deep Uncertainty Threaten a Middle East Oil Rebound
More oil is getting out of the Persian Gulf, but the region's producers are looking for signs that it is safe as they ramp up plans for alternative routes.

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

Lebanon Emerges as Weak Link in U.S.-Iran Deal to End War
The agreement leaves unresolved the two issues at the heart of the conflict: Israel's occupation and Hezbollah's arsenal.

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

Lebanon Cease-Fire Bolsters U.S.-Iran Truce, After a Shaky Start
Talks on a long-term peace deal were set to begin on Friday, but Iran pulled out, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Hours later, diplomats say, Israel and Hezbollah agreed to halt fighting there.

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

Oil Prices Rise as U.S.-Iran Deal Faces Tests
Oil remains on track for a second straight weekly decline, but signs of cracks in the agreement to end the war have given traders pause.

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

Deadly Violence Rocks Lebanon in Threat to U.S.-Iran Deal
Israel launched strikes across the country after Iran-backed Hezbollah said it had ambushed Israeli troops, leaving diplomats scrambling to prevent the deal from collapsing.

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

Stranded Ships Hoping for Escape Find a Turbulent Strait of Hormuz
Shipping companies had hoped to get their vessels out after this week's U.S.-Iran deal but faced uncertainty on Friday as violence flared again in the region.

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

Trump's Iran Deal Is Off to a Chaotic Start
The preliminary agreement, not yet a week old, has sown confusion: nixed Swiss signing ceremonies, rifts with Israel and Congress, and uncertainty over new talks.

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

Iran's Supreme Leader Says He Dislikes Deal With U.S., but Allowed It
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei distanced himself from the agreement, putting responsibility for it on Iran's president, and said it does not mean acceding to U.S. demands.

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

Oil Prices Wobble as U.S.-Iran Deal Faces Tests
Oil remains on track for a second straight weekly decline, but signs of cracks in the agreement to end the war have given traders pause.

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

In a Still Turbulent Strait of Hormuz, Stranded Ships Wait for Clarity
Shipping companies had hoped to get their stranded vessels out, but faced uncertainty as violence flared again in the region.

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

Our Allies Are Wondering Whether Supporting the American War Machine Is Worth It
Is the Iran war an early sign of "superpower suicide"?

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

Israel Launches Airstrikes in Lebanon After 4 Soldiers Are Killed
The violence involving Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah militants added to pressure on the U.S.-Iran deal, which calls for fighting to stop on all fronts, including in Lebanon.

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

Oil Prices Firm Up as U.S.-Iran Deal Faces Tests
Oil remains on track for a second straight weekly decline, but signs of cracks in the agreement to end the war have given traders pause.

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

After Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Ships Begin to Move Cautiously
Shipping companies hoping to get their stranded vessels out face complications like mines and the lack of clear coordination.

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

How Deal With U.S. Could Reconnect Iran to the Global Economy
The country has long faced some of the world's heaviest sanctions. The lifting of restrictions could open new vistas on trade and financial access.

NYT Middle East
Jun 18, 2026

Vance's Defense of Iran Deal Rests on Vague and Misleading Claims
The vice president said the United States had leverage to dictate the outcome of the next round of negotiations. But he claimed incorrectly that Iran got no new benefit from the lifting of oil sanctions.

NYT Middle East
Jun 18, 2026

Vance Lashes Out at Israeli Critics of U.S.-Iran Agreement to End the War
The vice president said that the United States was the only powerful ally Israel had left and noted that two-thirds of the weapons that protected Israel were paid for by U.S. tax dollars.

NYT Middle East
Jun 18, 2026

Iran and the U.S. Have an Understanding. Will It Lead to a Deal?
Europe and the larger world will be watching carefully to see if talks produce a lasting agreement on Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz.

NYT Middle East
Jun 18, 2026

Gulf States Are Frustrated by Failure to Tackle Iran's Missiles, Analysts Say
The preliminary U.S.-Iranian peace deal does not address Iranian rockets or drones, raising questions in the region about relying on Washington as a security guarantor.

NYT Middle East
Jun 18, 2026

Hegseth Berates NATO Allies for ‘Shameful' Response to U.S. War in Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a meeting of NATO defense ministers to continue the Trump administration's sharp criticism of European military policies.

NYT Middle East
Jun 18, 2026

Israel Stunned by Trump's Iran Deal
Analysts said the agreement accomplishes none of Israel's war aims and leaves the country in worse shape on each of them.

NYT Middle East
Jun 18, 2026

Iran Gets Major Economic Lifeline for Minimal Concessions in Initial Deal
The agreement delays the most difficult steps for Iran for later talks, while granting it crucial benefits.

NYT Middle East
Jun 18, 2026

Average U.S. Gas Price Falls Below $4 After U.S.-Iran Agreement
Drivers are enjoying some relief at the pump after the United States and Iran signed an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

NYT Middle East
Jun 18, 2026

Why Flight Prices Might Not Fall After the U.S.-Iran Deal
Jet fuel may stay expensive for months, and airlines know travelers are willing to pay more for tickets.

NYT Middle East
Jun 18, 2026

Average U.S. Gasoline Price Falls Below $4 for First Time in Months
Drivers are enjoying some relief at the pump after the United States and Iran signed an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

Team Medic Recounts Iran's ‘Stressful' World Cup Debut in L.A.
A member of Iran's medical team says the team endured delays, multiple security searches and a rushed exit, frustrating players and officials.

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

Before Making a Deal, Trump Demanded Iran's Surrender. He Got a Surprise.
While the Iranians suffered substantial losses in the war, they emerged from a confrontation with the world's most powerful military having proved they can use economic chaos as a weapon.

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

How Does Trump's Deal With Iran Compare to Obama's?
The two agreements are difficult to compare, because the current memorandum of understanding is an interim arrangement meant to outline a negotiating path to a fuller deal.

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

Trump Defends Deal to End the War With Iran as Details Emerge
President Trump lashed out at critics who say the agreement achieves less than the one President Barack Obama signed in 2015, and he threatened to bomb Iran again if it violated the deal.

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

Stocks Drop on Fed Decision, and Oil Is Muted Amid Peace Deal Talks
Traders are waiting for U.S. and Iranian officials to meet in Switzerland on Friday, when they are expected to sign an initial agreement and begin a 60-day cease-fire.

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

Trump Administration Shares Terms of Iran Deal Including Oil Export Waivers
The document leaves complicated issues like Iran's nuclear program still to be decided and a 60-day window to determine them.

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

U.S. Official Releases Text of Agreement With Iran
The document leaves complicated issues like Iran's nuclear program still to be decided and a 60-day window to determine them.

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

Stocks Decline on Fed Decision, and Oil Is Muted Amid Peace Deal Talks
Traders are waiting for U.S. and Iranian officials to meet in Switzerland on Friday, when they are expected to sign an initial agreement and begin a 60-day cease-fire.

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

Stars of Israel's TV Channel for Bibi Fans Turn on Trump
Leading figures from Channel 14, a right-wing broadcaster that supports Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are openly attacking the U.S. president over his Iran deal.

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

Allowing Iran to Charge Fees in Strait of Hormuz Would Set ‘Dangerous Precedent,' Maersk CEO Says
With the United States and Iran nearing a deal to reopen the Persian Gulf, the mega shipping firm is treading cautiously.

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

Oil Prices Tick Higher Amid Hope the Strait of Hormuz Will Reopen
Traders are waiting for U.S. and Iranian officials to meet in Switzerland on Friday, when they are expected to sign an initial agreement and begin a 60-day cease-fire.

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

Oil Prices Waver as Traders Hope the Strait of Hormuz Will Reopen
Traders are waiting for U.S. and Iranian officials to meet in Switzerland on Friday, when they are expected to sign an initial agreement and begin a 60-day cease-fire.

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

Bahrain Revoked Their Citizenship, and Then Tried to Expel Them to Iran
Amid the war with Iran, Bahrain has stripped 69 people of their citizenship, including children, accusing them of disloyalty and rendering them stateless.

NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

Republicans Again Block War Powers Measure in the Senate
Four G.O.P. senators crossed party lines to back the resolution to direct President Trump to halt the war in Iran and seek authorization from Congress, but their support was not enough.

NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

After U.S. Strike on Iranian School, Months Pass Without Answers
U.S. officials have not publicly acknowledged responsibility for the deaths or released a report on their findings from an investigation into the Feb. 28 strike.

NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

Iran Will Enter Nuclear Talks With the Trump Administration Feeling Emboldened
Despite military setbacks during the war, Tehran is presenting a narrative of victory before negotiations with Washington.

NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

Shipping companies remain cautious about the Strait of Hormuz.


NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

War Loomed Over Past World Cups, Too
International conflicts have repeatedly seeped into soccer's biggest tournament. Here are some examples.

NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

Oil Prices Continue to Fall as Traders Assess U.S.-Iran Deal
Stocks were mixed after strong rallies the day before.

NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

Iran Will Enter Nuclear Talks Feeling Emboldened
Despite military setbacks during the war, Tehran is presenting a narrative of victory before negotiations with Washington.

NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

France, Britain and Other Countries Say They'll Send Ships to the Strait of Hormuz
For months, a coalition led by Britain and France has been preparing to send minesweepers and other ships to secure the strait once the fighting ends. That moment may finally be here.

NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

Gas Prices May Remain High Despite US-Iran Deal
The preliminary agreement may not have an immediate effect on prices at the pump. Damaged infrastructure and risky transport could keep costs up.

NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

Why Team Iran Is in a Tough Spot at the World Cup
At its first game in Los Angeles, the men's national team drew spectators who weren't coming for the soccer, but rather to protest the regime in Tehran.

NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

Naval Mines Could Still Stymie Gulf Shipping After War
The U.S. Navy will be deploying a new generation of drone-based countermeasures to search the sea floor and surface for any mines Iran laid.

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

In the Dark on U.S.-Iran Deal, Senators Refrain From Praising It
Democrats demanded an immediate briefing and even Republicans conceded they had no information on an agreement the administration has declined to release.

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

Netanyahu Says Israel Will Keep Forces in Lebanon, Despite U.S.-Iran Deal
"The struggle has not ended," a defiant Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Israelis.

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

The (Mostly) Unanswered Questions at the Heart of a U.S.-Iran Accord
The short-term truce hasn't been made public, and the long-term peace deal it is supposed to yield doesn't exist yet, so there is much still unknown about any agreement between the adversaries.

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

Will Commercial Ships Have to Pay to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz? Maybe.
Charging a toll is illegal under international law, but some fees are allowed for services. It is not clear what services Iran would provide, but there were no fees charged before the war.

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

U.S. and Iran Sign a Framework Deal, Leaving Major Issues for Future Talks
U.S. and Iranian officials said the deal included a 60-day cease-fire to pave the way for negotiations toward a final peace agreement and talks on Iran's nuclear program.

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

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NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

Gulf Countries Confront Questions About Relying on U.S. for Protection
Iran targeted Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and other American allies in the Middle East during the war, harming their economies and military sectors.

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

Jaded and Exhausted, Many Iranians Shrug at World Cup
The successes of Iran's national soccer team used to be a source of celebration. Now, many Iranians can barely muster the energy to care.

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

Gulf Countries Confront New Questions About Relying on U.S. Protection
Iran targeted Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and other American allies in the Middle East during the war, harming their economies and military sectors.

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

Why the U.S.-Iran Deal Might Work, and Why It Might Not
For all of the cautious optimism surrounding the framework agreement, some of the toughest issues lie ahead, and the deal could still fall apart.

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

U.S. and Iran Find Ways to Claim Victory on the Nuclear Issue
President Trump said Iran had promised to suspend enriching uranium, but it is unclear for how long.

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

Trump Winds Down the War He Started With Goals Unmet
While the president says the agreement with Iran would open the Strait of Hormuz and provide economic relief, the country's nuclear program is still a subject for negotiation.

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

Israel Counts the Ways That Netanyahu's Iran Strategy Failed
The U.S.-Iran framework agreement appears to omit some of the most important provisions that Israel wanted.

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

U.S.-Iran Agreement Leaves Lebanon's Fate Murky
Iran claimed the deal would extend to fighting in Lebanon but no details of the agreement were made public and Israel said its forces would remain there.

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