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NYT Middle East
Sep 10, 2026

Behind the Scenes, Vance Gathered Unvarnished Views of the Iran War
Vice President JD Vance received sobering assessments about the war that did not line up with what he, President Trump and other top administration officials were saying publicly.

NYT Middle East
Sep 10, 2026

UK Sanctions Against Israeli Settlers Divide British Rabbis
Prominent rabbis reacted with a mix of support, condemnation and concern about the ramifications for Jews in Britain.

NYT Middle East
Sep 10, 2026

Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, a Major Victory for Iranian Ally
The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.

NYT Middle East
Sep 10, 2026

Oil Prices Surge as Stocks and Bonds Wobble
Crude oil hit its highest levels in months and bond yields continued to rise as investors worried about diminishing energy supplies and the prospect of accelerating inflation.

NYT Middle East
Sep 10, 2026

Yemen's Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, Officials Say
The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.

NYT Middle East
Sep 10, 2026

Why Yemen Is Back on the Brink of War
The Houthi militia, the Yemeni government, Iran and Saudi Arabia all have reasons to escalate the conflict.

NYT Middle East
Sep 10, 2026

An Artist Inspired by Men Behaving Badly
In a new show at David Kordanky Gallery, the Iranian American painter Tala Madani plumbs the lives of her characters with absurd humor and a strange tenderness.

NYT Middle East
Sep 09, 2026

Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate
With its oil-export routes once again under threat, Saudi Arabia is stepping up its military campaign against an old antagonist.

NYT Middle East
Sep 09, 2026

14 Killed in Weapons Depot Blast in Northwest Syria
Officials said they had not determined the cause of the explosion. Years of fighting have left Syria littered with weapons and ordnance left over from the civil war.

NYT Middle East
Sep 09, 2026

Why Israel Reacted With Fury to U.K. Sanctions on West Bank Settlements
The fierce retaliation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government to the new restrictions is a reflection of his tough re-election fight, analysts say.

NYT Middle East
Sep 09, 2026

Saudi Oil Exports Plunge as Spread of War Shuts Off Shipping Routes
With few good options for safely shipping oil, Saudi Arabia's exports have plunged to a 13-year low.

NYT Middle East
Sep 09, 2026

Israel's Election Campaign Is Heating Up. Here's Who's Running.
The contest is shaping up to be a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It is considered the most consequential in Israel's history.

NYT Middle East
Sep 09, 2026

Oil Hits $100 a Barrel as Turmoil Intensifies in Middle East
The cost of crude has risen 40 percent since the start of the war in Iran, pushing up the price of gasoline, diesel and other refined fuels.

NYT Middle East
Sep 09, 2026

Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate War With U.S. Amid Rising Economic Pressure
The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.

NYT Middle East
Sep 08, 2026

U.S. Hits 5 Iranian Oil Tankers, Citing Attempted Strikes on Warship
Iran retaliated by launching missiles at Jordan, raising the specter of still more fighting.

NYT Middle East
Sep 08, 2026

U.S. Strikes Iranian Oil Tankers, Drawing Threat of Reprisal
American forces were said to have hit multiple vessels in response to Iranian attempts to hit a U.S. warship.

NYT Middle East
Sep 08, 2026

Before Oct. 7 Attack, Netanyahu Was Warned, Report Says. He Denies It.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office denied the report in Haaretz that the Emirati president had warned him Hamas was planning a major operation against Israel.

NYT Middle East
Sep 08, 2026

Israeli Allies Ban Trade With Settlements as U.K. Cites ‘Ethnic Cleansing'
Britain, Canada and France on Tuesday announced sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, with Britain saying Israel had "turned a blind eye" to violence against Palestinians.

NYT Middle East
Sep 08, 2026

Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis Edge Back to the Brink of War
The Saudi authorities said dozens were injured in attacks by the Iran-backed militia and vowed to retaliate.

NYT Middle East
Sep 08, 2026

UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlements in West Bank, Accuses Settlers of Ethnic Cleansing
Ed Miliband, the U.K. foreign secretary, said Britain believes there is ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in areas of the West Bank, and will ban goods from illegal settlements.

NYT Middle East
Sep 08, 2026

Oil Climbs Toward $100 a Barrel Following Houthi Attacks
Analysts said they expected the price of Brent crude, the international benchmark, to remain elevated for the rest of the year.

NYT Middle East
Sep 08, 2026

Saudi Arabia Vows Retaliation After Houthi Attacks Injure Dozens
The latest escalation threatens to drag Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi militia back into a full-blown war.

NYT Middle East
Sep 08, 2026

UK Set to Impose Sanctions on Israeli Settlements in West Bank
A longtime ally of Israel, the U.K. has condemned plans to expand the settlements, which are widely considered illegal under international law.

NYT Middle East
Sep 08, 2026

Houthi Strikes on Southern Saudi Arabia Injure Dozens, Saudi Officials Say
The Houthi-run news agency in Yemen said the militia would issue a statement about a "large-scale" military operation in Saudi Arabia.

NYT Middle East
Sep 07, 2026

Britain Set to Target Israeli West Bank Settlements With Trade Ban
The expected move will be announced on Tuesday, officials said, and underscored Israel's mounting isolation over its policies toward Palestinians following the war in Gaza.

NYT Middle East
Sep 07, 2026

Israel Launches Deadly Strikes in Lebanon as Military Campaign Intensifies
The bombardment killed nine people, Lebanese officials said, after days of attacks that have spurred worries that Israel is looking to push deeper into Lebanese territory.

NYT Middle East
Sep 07, 2026

Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 9 as Bombardment Intensifies
Israel has stepped up its attacks targeting Hezbollah after capturing a strategic ridge last week, spurring worries that it will prolong its occupation of Lebanese territory.

NYT Middle East
Sep 07, 2026

‘Fauda' Braves Oct. 7, and Audiences' Attitudes Toward Israel
The new season of the Israeli hit depicts the Hamas attacks and aftermath. It arrives as Israel's artists face resistance overseas precisely because of how the country responded to Oct. 7.

NYT Middle East
Sep 07, 2026

How Ancient Farmers Used Floral Designs to Track Goods
A Mesopotamian culture's decorated ceramics show some early roots of math, researchers argued.

NYT Middle East
Sep 06, 2026

OPEC Plus Holds Oil Production Steady as U.S.-Iran Strikes Resume
The decision on Sunday by the cartel of oil-producing nations and some of its allies came after the resumption of U.S. and Iranian military strikes in the Persian Gulf.

NYT Middle East
Sep 06, 2026

OPEC Plus to Keep Oil Production Steady
The decision on Sunday by the cartel of oil-producing nations and some of its allies came after the resumption of U.S. and Iranian military strikes in the Persian Gulf.

NYT Middle East
Sep 05, 2026

Huckabee Condemns ‘Terrorist' Attacks on Palestinians in West Bank Town Hall
Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, made a rare trip to meet with Palestinians after international backlash over attacks by Israeli settlers.

NYT Middle East
Sep 05, 2026

U.S. Strikes Three Iranian ‘Shadow Network' Oil Tankers, Military Says
The U.S. military said it retaliated after Iran launched missiles at two warships. The strikes came days after the two sides exchanged some of their most intense fire in weeks.

NYT Middle East
Sep 05, 2026

Iran's State Media Says U.S. Missiles Hit Iranian Oil Tanker Near Kharg
The United States military has not confirmed an attack. The reports came after a barrage of U.S. strikes in retaliation for Iranian attacks on ships and American forces.

NYT Middle East
Sep 05, 2026

A Glitz-Free Place Named for Trump? Welcome to the Golan Heights.
The bare-bones village of prefab homes has none of the gilded Trump aesthetic, and the Israelis there are weary of being seen as a gauge of their country's roller-coaster view of the president.

NYT Middle East
Sep 04, 2026

Netanyahu Posts A.I. Video Pairing Mamdani With Iranian Ruler
The video shows fictitious scenes of Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the phone, celebrating with Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei and others, at the prospect of Mr. Netanyahu losing re-election.

NYT Middle East
Sep 04, 2026

A More Confident Iran Emerges After Six Months of War With the U.S.
New intelligence reports have assessed that Iran now has a far better understanding of its capabilities and the limits of U.S. power.

NYT Middle East
Sep 04, 2026

U.A.E. Pardons Egyptian Dissident Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Abdulrahman al-Qaradawi was extradited from Lebanon to the Emirates, a close U.S. ally, after criticizing its government, in a case that alarmed human rights experts.

NYT Middle East
Sep 04, 2026

Yemen's Houthis Push Toward Red Sea Strait as Ground Fighting Escalates
The Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, appear to be trying to gain control of a port city near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key choke point for global trade.

NYT Middle East
Sep 04, 2026

Israel Says It Is Cementing Its Foothold in Southern Lebanon
The recent capture of a strategic ridge has further entrenched the Israeli occupation of Lebanese territory, as efforts to broker lasting peace have floundered.

NYT Middle East
Sep 03, 2026

Israel Says It Cleared Tunnels to Strategic Hezbollah Fortress in Lebanon
The operation, which began in June and is ongoing, came as fighting between the U.S. and Iran flared anew.

NYT Middle East
Sep 03, 2026

Israel Is Expected to Release Lebanese Prisoners, in Rare Sign of Progress
The move would come amid struggling talks between Israel and Lebanon aimed at disarming Hezbollah and ending Israel's invasion.

NYT Middle East
Sep 03, 2026

Through the Hands of Strangers, Missing Iranian Artists Put on a Show in L.A.
Isolated by war, they nevertheless are taking part in an exhibition at The Brick, paired with local artists who interpreted and realized their work.

NYT Middle East
Sep 03, 2026

Israeli Military Kills Two Palestinian Youths in Village Raid, Residents Say
Al Mughayir, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, has become a focal point for rising settler violence, with the latest deadly episode starting in a dispute over livestock.

NYT Middle East
Sep 03, 2026

Oil Jumps for Fourth Straight Day and Diesel Nears Record High
This week's renewed strikes by the United States and Iran strain the flow of energy and diminish expectations the disruption will end soon.

NYT Middle East
Sep 03, 2026

Syrians Want Justice for Assad-Era Killings and Torture
Hundreds of thousands were killed and tortured. But prosecuting everyone involved in atrocities could be impractical and risk renewed civil strife.

NYT Middle East
Sep 02, 2026

In Small Iranian Town, a U.S. Attack Turns a Wedding Into a Tragedy
The bomb that hit the residential area was American, according to a weapons expert and a visual analysis by The Times. It killed five people and wounded 67 others, the Iranian authorities said.

NYT Middle East
Sep 02, 2026

Trump Returns to a Familiar Playbook as the War With Iran Flares Up Again
President Trump called on Iranians to "rise up and fight" on Tuesday as the United States seems increasingly bogged down after six months of conflict.

NYT Middle East
Sep 02, 2026

Investors Still on Edge Over War, Debt and Inflation
U.S. and Iranian forces traded attacks again, pushing oil prices higher, stocks lower and making bond investors nervous.

NYT Middle East
Sep 02, 2026

Markets Waver as Investors Assess War, Debt and Inflation
U.S. and Iranian forces traded attacks again, pushing oil prices higher as bond yields remained elevated.

NYT Middle East
Sep 02, 2026

In Egypt, Xi Challenges America's Influence in the Middle East
China's leader, Xi Jinping, is seeking to deepen ties with a longtime U.S. security partner and to project a larger role for Beijing in a region rocked by war.

NYT Middle East
Sep 02, 2026

U.S. and Iran Survey the Damage After a Night of Intense Strikes
The American military said its barrage was retaliation against recent attacks on U.S. forces and marine traffic. Iranian officials said a wedding was hit and civilians killed.

NYT Middle East
Sep 02, 2026

Status of Iran's Nuclear Program Is Unclear, U.N. Watchdog Says
As the war sputters on, an internal report from the International Atomic Energy Agency said Iran's refusal to grant access to its inspectors was an urgent concern.

NYT Middle East
Sep 02, 2026

Netanyahu's Israel Is Looking for a Fight in Every Direction
The Israeli leader, facing a tough re-election contest, may need a security crisis to rally voters behind him and hold on to his job.

NYT Middle East
Sep 01, 2026

Putin Pledges Increased Strikes in Ukraine and Support for Iran
The Russian president promised continued retaliation against the Ukrainians and "full solidarity" with Iran.

NYT Middle East
Sep 01, 2026

Israeli Authorities Charge 12 Guards in Beating Death of Palestinian Prisoner
The rare prosecution comes amid widespread reports from rights groups about mistreatment in Israeli detention centers, where, activists say, scores of Palestinians have died since October 2023.

NYT Middle East
Sep 01, 2026

Israeli Raid in Gaza Kills 4, Palestinian Officials Say
Israel said it seized the head of Hamas's internal security force in the deadly operation. Fighting has continued in the enclave despite a U.S.-backed truce.

NYT Middle East
Sep 01, 2026

Two More Oil Tankers Are Attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
The ships were hit near Oman on Monday, the latest attacks on vessels in the Persian Gulf. Oil prices rose more than 2 percent.

NYT Middle East
Sep 01, 2026

Ada Yonath, Chemist and First Israeli Woman to Receive a Nobel, Dies at 87
Her mapping of the ribosome, which led to new designs for antibiotics, faced years of derision, as many scientists saw it as a dead-end effort.

NYT Middle East
Sep 01, 2026

Sliman Mansour, Artist Who Depicted Palestinian Struggle, Dies at 79
His idealized images of heroic Palestinian women, men and children made their way into hundreds of homes as inspirational posters.

NYT Middle East
Sep 01, 2026

Israeli Operation in Gaza Kills 4, Palestinian Officials Say
Israel's defense minister said the operation resulted in the capture of a senior Hamas member. Hamas said Israel sent covert operatives into Gaza City.

NYT Middle East
Sep 01, 2026

U.S. Sanctions on Iran Cut Off Students from Tests Needed for Study Abroad
The latest measures have forced the cancellation of English proficiency and graduate exams, isolating many Iranians most eager to foster ties with the world.

NYT Middle East
Aug 31, 2026

How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump
The Defense Department's Office of Strategic Capital, founded by the Biden administration to give loans to bolster the U.S. defense industry, is helping lead President Trump's oil deal.

NYT Middle East
Aug 31, 2026

Mansour Abbas Recruits Yoav Segalovitz to Join Raam Party in Israeli Election
Mansour Abbas has recruited a Jewish lawmaker best known for reducing the crime rate in Arab cities. Could that be enough to get Mr. Abbas a seat in the next government?

NYT Middle East
Aug 31, 2026

U.S. Strikes May Have Targeted a New Type of Iranian Naval Mine
The U.S. military said its attacks against Iran were in response to a threat to the Strait of Hormuz.

NYT Middle East
Aug 31, 2026

Israel and Greece Reach $3.5 Billion Defense Deal
Despite the growing diplomatic isolation of the government, the agreement makes clear that the Israeli defense industry is still finding considerable demand abroad.

NYT Middle East
Aug 31, 2026

‘We Are Shattered': Survivors Recall Chaos as Ferry Sank Near Cyprus
The vessel capsized in rough seas, leaving its passengers struggling to escape. Eight were killed and 20 are still missing.

NYT Middle East
Aug 31, 2026

Why Larak Island Is Strategically Important for Iran
The roughly 30-square-mile island serves as a foothold for Iran's military to advance its control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

NYT Middle East
Aug 31, 2026

Global Oil Price Rises to $90 a Barrel After U.S. and Iran Trade Attacks
The first attacks in a month jolted energy markets. The average U.S. gasoline price remained 37 percent higher since the war began.

NYT Middle East
Aug 31, 2026

Survivors of Cyprus Ferry Sinking Describe a Harrowing Escape
"My daughter slipped away from my hands," one survivor told a Turkish news channel.

NYT Middle East
Aug 31, 2026

U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes Overnight After Monthlong Calm
The renewed attacks were the latest sign that the war that began six months ago appears far from over.

NYT Middle East
Aug 31, 2026

These Generals Fought for Israel. Now They See ‘Jewish Terrorism' as the Threat.
A growing number of former Israeli generals, intelligence officials and prime ministers are accusing settlers in the West Bank of committing ethnic cleansing with government support. "Once a society behaves this way," one said, "that society is doomed."

NYT Middle East
Aug 30, 2026

U.S. Attacks Island in Strait of Hormuz; Iran Retaliates With Missile Fire
The exchange on Sunday was the first known military action between the two nations in a month, raising the risk of a renewed round of fighting.

NYT Middle East
Aug 30, 2026

U.S. Attacks Island in Strait of Hormuz, in First Strike on Iran in a Month
The strikes, against what the military said were launchers for sea mines, appeared to be limited rather than the renewal of larger-scale bombing.

NYT Middle East
Aug 30, 2026

U.A.E. To Review Banque Misr, Targeted by Iran Sanctions
The Treasury Department accused Banque Misr's branches in the United Arab Emirates of helping Iran. The Emirati central bank promised an examination.

NYT Middle East
Aug 30, 2026

Why the United States Can't Quit Its Wars
The country's longest war came to an end exactly five years ago. Today it offers lessons for policymakers seeking to avoid an endless war in Iran.

NYT Middle East
Aug 30, 2026

Long Lines for Gas in Iran Show War and U.S. Blockade Squeezing Supply
The government is struggling to meet a shortfall in fuel and is wary that higher prices at the pump could stir unrest.

NYT Middle East
Aug 29, 2026

Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians, Drawing Sharp Rebukes
The ferocity of Saturday's assault prompted condemnations from Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials.

NYT Middle East
Aug 29, 2026

Turkey and Israel Vie for Middle East Influence as Tensions Spike
Israel's strike on a Syrian base to pre-empt the feared deployment of Turkish forces was part of a growing competition in the Middle East and beyond.

NYT Middle East
Aug 28, 2026

$42 Million Abu Ghraib Jury Verdict Is Overturned on Appeal
A Fourth Circuit panel ordered the case to be dismissed, citing a new Supreme Court ruling limiting the ability of foreign citizens to sue in U.S. court.

NYT Middle East
Aug 28, 2026

These Tanks Can Hold 90 Million Barrels of Oil. They Have Just 22 Million.
Oil companies and governments are consuming their once vast stockpiles as Iran and the United States continue to struggle for control over the Strait of Hormuz.

NYT Middle East
Aug 28, 2026

How 6 Months of War in Iran Jolted Oil, Gas, Stocks and More
How markets have moved six months into the war, and where they might be headed in the future.

NYT Middle East
Aug 28, 2026

Why These Giant Storage Tanks Increasingly Hold Very Little Oil
Oil companies and governments are consuming their once vast stockpiles as Iran and the United States continue to struggle for control over the Strait of Hormuz.

NYT Middle East
Aug 28, 2026

Why Many Iranians Are Losing Hope After Six Months of War
Iranians have become increasingly desperate, as they grapple with an economic crisis made worse by the conflict and grow increasingly skeptical about President Trump's motives.

NYT Middle East
Aug 27, 2026

Qatari Prime Minister Travels to Tehran as Iran War Nears Six-Month Mark
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has been a key mediator in the conflict, even as his country has blamed Tehran for hundreds of missile and drone attacks.

NYT Middle East
Aug 27, 2026

Saudi Response to Houthis' Attacks on Ships May Be a New War
Analysts say that weeks of Houthi attacks on Saudi targets have brought the kingdom and the Iranian-backed militia to the brink of full-blown conflict, and could open a new front in the Iran war.

NYT Middle East
Aug 27, 2026

Saudi Arabia Appears to Be Preparing for a New War With the Houthis
Analysts say that weeks of Houthi attacks on Saudi targets have brought the kingdom and the Iranian-backed militia to the brink of full-blown conflict, and could open a new front in the Iran war.

NYT Middle East
Aug 27, 2026

Scenes From a Destroyed Barbershop in Lebanon
Our reporter Abdi Latif Dahir visits a barbershop in Lebanon that was demolished in an Israeli airstrike in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

NYT Middle East
Aug 26, 2026

Trump's Top Gaza Official Says Israel Is Jeopardizing the Cease-Fire
Nickolay Mladenov, the Board of Peace's high representative for Gaza, criticized Israel for its ongoing strikes on Hamas, after it rejected a U.S.-backed plan to disarm the militant group.

NYT Middle East
Aug 26, 2026

Oil Prices Dip on News of Progress in Hormuz Talks
Iran and Oman said they would create a temporary shipping lane and clear mines in the waterway. Global oil prices eased after the joint announcement.

NYT Middle East
Aug 26, 2026

Gold, Flights, Cryptocurrency: U.S. Vows to Go After More Than Iran's Oil
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran's gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here's why that matters.

NYT Middle East
Aug 26, 2026

Diesel Price Nears Record High, Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers
The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.

NYT Middle East
Aug 26, 2026

Iran and Oman Report Progress in Talks on Strait of Hormuz
The two countries said they would create a temporary shipping lane and clear mines in the waterway. Global oil prices dipped after the joint announcement.

NYT Middle East
Aug 26, 2026

Kurdish-Led Militia in Syria Disbands in Boost for U.S.-Backed Government
The Syrian Democratic Forces, a Kurdish-led armed group, will integrate with the country's military, in a sign of its weakened role.

NYT Middle East
Aug 26, 2026

Soaring Diesel Prices Are Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers
The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.

NYT Middle East
Aug 26, 2026

Under Threat, Saudi Arabia Reroutes Oil Exports Yet Again
Forced away from the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, the Saudis turned to the Red Sea. Now they are relying on a less dangerous but more complicated detour via the Suez Canal.

NYT Middle East
Aug 26, 2026

Ancient Lebanese Treasures Take a Journey From Modern-Day Conflict
Artifacts from Byblos have been on display in Paris in a show that highlights how modern-day conflict in the Middle East imperils the cultural heritage of the region.

NYT Middle East
Aug 26, 2026

What to Know About Bank Melli, Singled Out in U.S. Call for Economic War
Bank Melli, Iran's largest lender, already faces waves of sanctions that severely limit its ability to operate abroad. Every foreign branch must be shut down, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

NYT Middle East
Aug 25, 2026

Trump Administration Sends Saudi Nuclear Deal to Congress for Review
The prospect that the kingdom could enrich uranium has drawn opposition from Democrats and revived concerns about nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.

NYT Middle East
Aug 25, 2026

U.S. ‘Economic D-Day' Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran's gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here's why that matters.

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