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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.

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

Deal to Reopen Hormuz Kicks Off Long Effort to Ease Energy Crisis
The pace of the recovery will depend on how confident companies are that the deal between the United States and Iran will hold and be extended.

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

Iran's World Cup Team Arrives in U.S. After Months of Uncertainty
The war had stirred doubts about the team's participation in the tournament. It is set to play New Zealand in a Los Angeles area stadium on Monday.

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

The U.S.-Iran Deal: What to Know
The full text of the deal that could pave the way to ending the war has not been published. Initial details suggest that it defers the most contentious issues.

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

On the Nuclear Issue, Each Side Finds a Way to Claim Victory
President Trump said Iran had promised to suspend enriching uranium, but it is unclear for how long and the details still have to be negotiated.

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

Is This the End of Political Islam?
For decades, Islamic governance held allure in the Middle East. Now some scholars say the Islamist wave has passed.

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

Iranian Team Arrives in U.S. for World Cup After Months of Uncertainty
The war had stirred doubts about the team's participation in the tournament. It is set to play New Zealand in a Los Angeles area stadium on Monday.

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

World leaders welcome news that the Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen.


NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

Many Iranians Express Relief Over Agreement to End the War
After enduring months of conflict, ordinary people in Iran were relieved to hear about the deal. Opposition groups were disappointed.

NYT Middle East
Jun 14, 2026

World leaders welcome news the Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen.


NYT Middle East
Jun 14, 2026

U.S. and Iran Reach Agreement to Reopen Strait and Begin Nuclear Talks
The accord halts hostilities in the war that began in February but leaves unresolved the critical issue of Iran's nuclear program.

NYT Middle East
Jun 14, 2026

Trump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free' Under Agreement With Iran
In a call to The New York Times, President Trump praised Russia's and China's leaders and described Israel's prime minister as "a very difficult guy."

NYT Middle East
Jun 14, 2026

In Israel, Broad Discontent Even Before Deal's Details Are Known
Israelis across the political spectrum have said the agreement appears to leave fundamental security threats posed by Iran unaddressed.

NYT Middle East
Jun 14, 2026

Trump Claims Strait Will be ‘Permanently Toll Free' Under Agreement With Iran
In a call to The New York Times, President Trump praised Russia and China's leaders and described Israel's prime minister as "a very difficult guy."

NYT Middle East
Jun 14, 2026

In Israel, Broad Discontent Over the Emerging U.S. Deal With Iran
Israelis across the political spectrum say the deal appears to leave fundamental security threats posed by Iran unaddressed.

NYT Middle East
Jun 14, 2026

Israel Strikes Beirut Outskirts as Fighting With Hezbollah Escalates
The attacks complicated an already delicate moment as President Trump and Iran appeared to be edging toward finalizing a framework peace agreement.

NYT Middle East
Jun 13, 2026

With a Deal Seemingly Close, the U.S. Faces an Iran More Willing to Withstand Pressure
The war has produced regime change, but Iran's new leaders are more willing to take risks and believe they have already absorbed the worst that America and Israel can deliver.

NYT Middle East
Jun 12, 2026

U.S. Says Iran Cease-Fire Deal ‘Very Close'
A senior administration official said the two sides were "not quite at the finish line yet."

NYT Middle East
Jun 12, 2026

As Speculation Swirls About the Emerging Iran Deal, Here's What We Know
A "memorandum of understanding" between the two sides is under discussion. Both sides are keen to frame it as a victory.

NYT Middle East
Jun 12, 2026

Israel Is Building Army Base in Jenin, Flouting 1990s Pact With Palestinians
Critics say the move would help the Israeli military protect increased settlement activity near Palestinian population centers in the West Bank.

NYT Middle East
Jun 12, 2026

Despite Talk of an Iran Peace Deal, Lebanon's War Grinds On
Israeli strikes on Friday left Lebanon out of sync with a cautious optimism taking hold elsewhere in the Middle East.

NYT Middle East
Jun 12, 2026

A Dangerous Limbo Leaves Iran, and the World, Between Peace and War
Since announcing a nominal cease-fire two months ago, Iran, Israel and the U.S. have remained locked in low-intensity violence that has become a new normal.

NYT Middle East
Jun 12, 2026

Risk Strait of Hormuz or Wait? Shipping Companies Face a Costly Dilemma.
With more than 500 ships still stranded in the Persian Gulf, pressure on the shipowners and sailors is growing by the day.

NYT Middle East
Jun 12, 2026

Neither Peace Nor War: Iran Conflict Leaves World in Dangerous Limbo
Since announcing a nominal cease-fire two months ago, Iran, Israel and the U.S. have remained locked in low-intensity violence that has become a new normal.

NYT Middle East
Jun 12, 2026

The World Is Draining Oil Reserves, Raising Pressure for a Peace Deal
The amount of oil and fuel stored by businesses and governments has fallen sharply since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

NYT Middle East
Jun 12, 2026

AIPAC Wants Democrats to Back Israel. Instead, They're Turning on AIPAC.
Once the guardian of the bipartisan pro-Israel consensus, it is now a polarizing force in the party.

NYT Middle East
Jun 11, 2026

Trump, in Latest Pivot, Retracts Threat to Strike Iran Again and Widen the War
Mr. Trump said that Iran was close to signing a peace deal. So far, weeks of talks have failed to produce an agreement.

NYT Middle East
Jun 11, 2026

Whipsawed Between Fear and Relief, Iranians Hope for War's End
In addition to concerns about their safety in the event of another all-out war, many Iranians worry about the country's economy further collapsing if the conflict remains in limbo.

NYT Middle East
Jun 11, 2026

Netanyahu Aide Charged With Endangering Israeli Security Over Document Leak
Jonatan Urich, a media adviser to the Israeli prime minister, was accused of passing classified intelligence about negotiations with Hamas to a German newspaper.

NYT Middle East
Jun 11, 2026

Iran's Attacks on Gulf States Underscore Targeted Countries' Dependence on U.S.
The targeted countries host sprawling American military bases and thousands of personnel at a time when the United States is waging war against Iran.

NYT Middle East
Jun 11, 2026

Israel Set to Rapidly Expand West Bank Settlement
In a major push, the government is rushing to place temporary housing at about 60 empty sites in the Israeli-occupied West Bank before national elections this fall.

NYT Middle East
Jun 11, 2026

Can the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Survive Days of Strikes?
Analysts saw little prospect of either President Trump or Tehran backing down after days of exchanging fire.

NYT Middle East
Jun 11, 2026

The latest U.S. strikes targeted Iran's ability to control the Strait of Hormuz, an official says.


NYT Middle East
Jun 11, 2026

Trump and Hegseth Broadcast U.S. Military Strikes Before They Happen
Commanders do not usually speak publicly about future operations to avoid jeopardizing the mission's success.

NYT Middle East
Jun 10, 2026

Analysis of Satellite Image and Videos Suggest Precision U.S. Strikes on Iranian Water Facility
It is unclear if the U.S. intentionally struck the facility or knew what it was. Deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime.

NYT Middle East
Jun 10, 2026

U.S. Strikes Iran for Second Day, as War Heats Back Up
President Trump said that the Iranians were taking "too long to negotiate" a deal to end the conflict launched by the United States and Israel four months ago.

NYT Middle East
Jun 10, 2026

Trump Threatens More Strikes Against Iran, Citing Stalled Peace Talks
With no end to the turmoil in the Middle East, the U.N. secretary general lamented that a cease-fire had become "more like a lesser-fire."

NYT Middle East
Jun 10, 2026

Trump's ‘Secret Mission' to Ferry Oil Past Iran Was Widely Disclosed
A U.S. military official said the president's seemingly dramatic announcement on Wednesday referred to a previously reported effort to shepherd commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

NYT Middle East
Jun 10, 2026

Oil Rises on Trump's Iran Threats and New Strikes Across Middle East
The attacks, which strained a two-month cease-fire between Iran and the United States, were the latest jolt to energy markets.

NYT Middle East
Jun 10, 2026

Gulf Arab nations condemn new Iranian attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait.


NYT Middle East
Jun 10, 2026

Drinking Water Facilities Hit by Strikes in Iran, State Media Reports
The state broadcaster said two water tanks serving thousands of people were damaged. The U.S. military did not respond to a request for comment.

NYT Middle East
Jun 10, 2026

Indian Sailors Made Frantic Calls for Help After U.S. Missile Strike off Oman
The 24 crew members were stranded for more than two hours before being rescued by an Omani military helicopter. The U.S. military said that the ship had violated its blockade of Iran.

NYT Middle East
Jun 10, 2026

Stocks Sink and Oil Jumps After Wave of Strikes Across Middle East
The attacks, which strained a two-month cease-fire between Iran and the United States, were the latest jolt to energy markets.

NYT Middle East
Jun 10, 2026

Stocks Sink and Oil Wavers After Wave of Strikes Across Middle East
The attacks, which strained a two-month cease-fire between Iran and the United States, were the latest jolt to energy markets.

NYT Middle East
Jun 10, 2026

How Quiet Oman Landed Itself in Trump's Cross Hairs
As the Iran war drags on, Oman — a U.S. ally and mediator with Iran — has found itself at odds with the Trump administration and some of its own neighbors.

NYT Middle East
Jun 09, 2026

U.S. Strikes Iran After Trump Vowed to Retaliate for Downed Army Helicopter
President Trump vowed to retaliate for what he said was Iran's downing of an Apache helicopter. near the Strait of Hormuz. The pilot and gunner were rescued.

NYT Middle East
Jun 09, 2026

What to Know About the Sea Drone That Rescued Downed Apache Crew
It was the first U.S. rescue carried out by an autonomous surface vessel and remotely piloted by a human operator, according to a military spokesperson.

NYT Middle East
Jun 09, 2026

U.S. Strikes Iran After Army Helicopter Is Downed
President Trump vowed to retaliate for what he said was Iran's downing of an Apache helicopter. near the Strait of Hormuz. The pilot and gunner were rescued.

NYT Middle East
Jun 09, 2026

U.S. Strikes Iran After Trump Vows to Retaliate for Downed Helicopter
The retaliatory U.S. attacks came on Tuesday as Israeli forces pounded southern Lebanon while targeting Hezbollah.

NYT Middle East
Jun 09, 2026

Trump Blames Iran for Downing of U.S. Helicopter and Vows to Retaliate
The threat of further U.S. attacks on Iran came as Israeli forces pounded southern Lebanon while targeting Hezbollah.

NYT Middle East
Jun 09, 2026

6 Countries Announce Sanctions Targeting Israeli Settler Networks
The measures aim to "disrupt the flows of finance" supporting attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank, said the British government, which coordinated them with France and other nations.

NYT Middle East
Jun 09, 2026

Trump Says Iran Shot Down U.S. Helicopter and Vows to Retaliate
U.S. Central Command said the incident was under investigation. The pilot and gunner were safely rescued.

NYT Middle East
Jun 09, 2026

Stocks Drop on Tech Fears and War Worries
Oil prices fell after Israel and Iran agreed to halt strikes against each other, easing fears of a broader regional conflict that had briefly driven crude higher.

NYT Middle East
Jun 09, 2026

Iran's Soccer Federation Says Its World Cup Tickets Have Been Revoked
It did not say who had interfered but blamed the United States, one of the tournament's hosts, after months of war.

NYT Middle East
Jun 09, 2026

Israel Strikes Lebanese City of Tyre as U.S.-Brokered Truce Falters
The bombardment followed Israeli evacuation warning for the entire city, a day after Iran threatened to attack Israel again if it kept up its offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

NYT Middle East
Jun 09, 2026

Israel Strikes Lebanese City of Tyre as New Cease-Fire Falters
The bombardment followed Israeli evacuation warnings for the entire city, and came a day after Iran said it would attack Israel if it kept up its offensive in southern Lebanon.

NYT Middle East
Jun 09, 2026

Netanyahu's Bow to Trump's Iran Pressure Spurs New Criticism
Opponents attacked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for halting strikes against Iran after a call with President Trump, saying that he was letting the United States make Israel's decisions.

NYT Middle East
Jun 09, 2026

Crew Is Rescued After U.S. Helicopter Goes Down Near Strait of Hormuz
It was not immediately clear what led to the incident, which came at a time when the cease-fire in the war has grown tenuous.

NYT Middle East
Jun 09, 2026

A Challenge in the U.S.-Iran Talks: Both Sides Demand Victory
Washington and Tehran would need to defend any potential deal as a win for their side. And each has a leader whose approach to talks is vexing mediators.

NYT Middle East
Jun 09, 2026

Oil Prices Ease as Iran and Israel Halt Strikes
Oil prices fell after Israel and Iran agreed to halt strikes against each other, easing fears of a broader regional conflict that had briefly driven crude higher.

NYT Middle East
Jun 09, 2026

The Roar of ‘Cease-Fire' in a Once-Thriving City
The city of Nabatieh once spoke to the changing fortunes of Lebanon. Now, amid unending war, it speaks to the country's worst fears.

NYT Middle East
Jun 08, 2026

Crew Rescued After U.S. Helicopter Goes Down Near Strait of Hormuz
It was not immediately clear what led to the incident, which came at a time when the cease-fire in the war has grown tenuous.

NYT Middle East
Jun 08, 2026

Trump Wants to Call the Shots. But in Iran, He Keeps Hitting His Limits.
President Trump is grappling with his own version of the sort of Middle East crisis that beset his predecessors, and that he promised to avoid.

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