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NYT Middle East
May 30, 2026

Trump Sends Tougher Terms to Iran for Peace Framework, Officials Say
His changes to the proposed deal were potentially designed to speed up the process by putting pressure Iran to accept the current framework, one official said.

NYT Middle East
May 30, 2026

As Trump Mulls Decision About Iran War Deal, a Restive Middle East Waits to Hear
The president has wavered on whether to move ahead with an agreement with Iran to end the war. On Friday, he vowed to make a "final determination" soon.

NYT Middle East
May 30, 2026

Iran's Team Trains in Limbo for World Cup Overshadowed by War
The Iranian soccer players, still awaiting visas to the U.S., are practicing in Turkey and making backup plans.

NYT Middle East
May 30, 2026

Middle East on Edge as Trump Mulls Decision About Iran Deal
The president has wavered on whether to move ahead with an agreement with Iran to end the war. On Friday, he vowed to make a "final determination" soon.

NYT Middle East
May 30, 2026

Across the Middle East, Muslims Mark Eid Amid War and Crisis
From Iran to Gaza, Eid al-Adha celebrations were muted as war dragged on and shortages of food and fuel roiled the region.

NYT Middle East
May 29, 2026

Iran's Hard-Liners Try to Derail Potential Deal With the U.S.
A political fight is playing out in Iran, where the small but loud faction of hard-liners has used rallies, state media and private and public statements to try to undermine negotiations.

NYT Middle East
May 29, 2026

U.N. Adds Israeli and Russian Forces to Sexual Violence List
Israel has denied the accusations and condemned the report, which listed dozens of countries and nonstate groups as "credibly suspected" of patterns of rape and sexual violence.

NYT Middle East
May 29, 2026

Israeli Troops Push Deeper Into Lebanon as Cease-Fire Talks Continue
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli ground forces had crossed Lebanon's Litani River, as military officials from the two countries were set to meet for U.S.-brokered talks.

NYT Middle East
May 29, 2026

Inside the Room Where War Insurance Is Bought and Sold
Many of the ships stranded in the Persian Gulf depend on coverage negotiated at Lloyd's, the center of marine insurance for more than 300 years.

NYT Middle East
May 29, 2026

How Fuel Price Shocks Rattled a Remote New Zealand Village
The prices of diesel and gasoline soared after the Iran war started, piling more hardship on people in Ruatahuna, one of New Zealand's most remote villages.

NYT Middle East
May 28, 2026

Trump's Iran Approach Sows Confusion
President Trump's pendulum swings on Iran have often seemed driven by mood and moment rather than any discernible strategy.

NYT Middle East
May 28, 2026

U.S. and Iran Move Toward Agreement to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has yet to sign off on an extension of the cease-fire that would allow the two sides to negotiate nuclear and other issues.

NYT Middle East
May 28, 2026

A Draft U.S.-Iran Plan Is Said to Be on the Table. Here's What to Know.
U.S. and Iranian officials say they are closing in on the terms of a preliminary agreement. Yet sticking points, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz, remain.

NYT Middle East
May 28, 2026

Israel to Cut Ties With U.N. Chief Over Its Inclusion on Sexual Violence Blacklist
The United Nations secretary general, António Guterres, told Israel there had been an "increasing number of cases" of sexual violence against Palestinian detainees, according to a letter shared by Israel's U.N. ambassador.

NYT Middle East
May 28, 2026

In Strait of Hormuz Standoff, U.S. and Iran Deploy Economic Warfare
The American blockade and Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz have created a stalemate that is neither peace nor raging conflict, with both sides attempting economic strangulation on the water.

NYT Middle East
May 28, 2026

Netanyahu Says Israel Will Control 70 Percent of Gaza, Squeezing Hamas
Israel's military continues to conduct strikes and seize territory despite a cease-fire with Hamas. Many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's supporters see the war as unfinished business.

NYT Middle East
May 28, 2026

The U.S. re-sanctioned a U.N. legal expert critical of Israel.
Just a few days ago, a U.S. court ordered the Treasury Department to suspend its penalties on Francesca Albanese, whose work on Israel has drawn accusations of antisemitism.

NYT Middle East
May 28, 2026

U.S. and Iran Move Toward Arrangement to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump has yet to sign off on an emerging agreement that would extend the cease-fire while they negotiate nuclear and other issues.

NYT Middle East
May 28, 2026

Israel Strikes Beirut, Expanding Offensive in Lebanon
It was the first attack by Israel on the Lebanese capital in weeks and could complicate efforts by the United States and Iran to agree to a peace deal to end the war in Iran.

NYT Middle East
May 28, 2026

The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump's Call to Expand Abraham Accords
The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero.

NYT Middle East
May 27, 2026

U.S. Strikes Military Sites in Iran for Second Time in 3 Days
As a potential cease-fire hangs in the balance, an official said the strikes were in self-defense, with targets including four one-way attack drones launched by Iran.

NYT Middle East
May 27, 2026

U.S. Conducts New Strikes in Southern Iran
For the second time in three days, the military hit targets in what it called acts of self-defense, as a potential cease-fire hangs in the balance.

NYT Middle East
May 27, 2026

Israel Continues Its Escalation in Lebanon With New Evacuation Warnings
The Israeli military issued sweeping evacuation warnings for two southern cities, indicating that more airstrikes were imminent.

NYT Middle East
May 27, 2026

Trump Threatens Oman Over the Strait, Then Says, ‘They'll Be Fine.'
President Trump said there would be serious repercussions if Iran and Oman move forward with a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz.

NYT Middle East
May 27, 2026

Trump threatens Oman, a U.S. ally, over the strait, then says, ‘They'll be fine.'


NYT Middle East
May 27, 2026

Trump Says He Feels No Political Pressure to Make an Iran Deal
President Trump held out hope for a peace agreement, but said high oil prices would not force his hand,

NYT Middle East
May 27, 2026

To Make a Deal With Trump, Iran Wants Billions of Its Money Unfrozen
The money has become a sticking point in talks, with Iran insisting that meaningful negotiations cannot begin without the funds' release.

NYT Middle East
May 27, 2026

Lebanese Resigned to a Long War, Even if U.S. and Iran Make a Deal
Few in Lebanon believe that diplomatic efforts to end the wider war will bring peace to their country, as clashes between Israel and Hezbollah intensify in the south.

NYT Middle East
May 27, 2026

What Iranian State Media Says Is in Outline of ‘Unofficial' Deal With U.S.
The White House immediately dismissed the report, which detailed terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as a "complete fabrication."

NYT Middle East
May 27, 2026

Israel Continues Its Escalation in Lebanon, Ordering Evacuations
The Israeli military issued sweeping evacuation orders for two southern cities, indicating that more airstrikes were imminent.

NYT Middle East
May 27, 2026

Residents Watch as Israeli War Planes Circle Over Southern Lebanon
Israel has intensified its deadly military campaign against Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, in recent days, striking targets across Lebanon.

NYT Middle East
May 26, 2026

Iran Threatens to Renew Strikes Against U.S. Amid Push for Diplomatic Deal
The warnings came after U.S. forces struck military sites in Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that negotiations to end the war were continuing.

NYT Middle East
May 26, 2026

U.S. Said to Have Observed Series of Iranian Threats Before Latest Strikes
Two U.S. officials said Iran launched drones near American ships, sent speedboats to mine the Strait of Hormuz and stepped up activity at some of its missile sites.

NYT Middle East
May 26, 2026

U.S. Said to Observe Escalating Threats From Iran Before Latest Strikes
Two U.S. officials said Iran launched drones near American ships, sent speedboats to mine the Strait of Hormuz, and stepped up activity at some of its missile sites.

NYT Middle East
May 26, 2026

Israel Steps Up Lebanon Offensive as U.S. Pushes for Iran Peace Deal
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, has also kept up rocket and drone attacks on Israeli troops, as the escalation threatens to complicate diplomatic efforts.

NYT Middle East
May 26, 2026

Iran Begins Lifting Monthslong Internet Blackout, Officials Say
Organizations that track online traffic confirmed an uptick in activity on Tuesday, as Iranians reconnected to the global internet after a government-imposed shutdown.

NYT Middle East
May 26, 2026

Israel Steps Up Strikes in Lebanon as U.S. Pushes for Iran Peace Deal
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, has also kept up rocket and drone attacks on Israeli troops, as the escalations threaten to complicate diplomatic efforts.

NYT Middle East
May 26, 2026

The Wars in Ukraine and Iran Are More Alike Than You May Think
Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.

NYT Middle East
May 26, 2026

Trump's Iran Proposal Has Echoes of Half-Finished Gaza Deal
President Trump's proposal to end the war with Iran would delay tackling the most contentious issues — a tactic that has had mixed results in Gaza.

NYT Middle East
May 26, 2026

Evolving Warfare Connects the Conflicts in Ukraine and Iran
Aspects such as drone technology and diplomacy show how the wars intersect on the battlefield and in global alignments, providing a model for future conflicts.

NYT Middle East
May 25, 2026

U.S. Carries Out Renewed Strikes in Southern Iran
Military officials said that the strikes targeted missile sites near a major Iranian port that threatened U.S. ships.

NYT Middle East
May 25, 2026

Netanyahu Says Israel Plans to Intensify Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon
After the prime minister made the announcement, the Israeli military said it had struck more than 70 Hezbollah sites in the past day.

NYT Middle East
May 25, 2026

Trump's Pressure Had Little Effect on Iran's Terms for a Peace Deal
President Trump had sought to force Tehran to accept American demands for a peace deal with a mixture of threats and military operations.

NYT Middle East
May 25, 2026

Trump pressured Iran to change its terms for a deal, but had little success.


NYT Middle East
May 25, 2026

Even After a Strait of Hormuz Deal, Moving 1,500 Ships Won't Be Easy
An agreement to reopen the waterway would be followed by a complicated process of navigating a backlog of vessels stranded for nearly three months.

NYT Middle East
May 25, 2026

A deal with the U.S. would be preliminary and focused on ending the war, an Iranian official says.


NYT Middle East
May 25, 2026

A deal with the U.S. would be preliminary and focused on ending war, an Iranian official says.


NYT Middle East
May 24, 2026

Rubio Rebukes Hezbollah Chief Over Call for Lebanese to ‘Take to the Streets'
The militant chief, in a speech, criticized the Lebanese government for engaging in direct talks with Israel.

NYT Middle East
May 24, 2026

Israel's President, Isaac Herzog, Denounces Israeli Violence
In a speech, Isaac Herzog, whose role is largely ceremonial, delivered a grave indictment of settler attacks in the West Bank and abuse of prisoners.

NYT Middle East
May 24, 2026

Senate Republicans Cast Doubt on a Potential Peace Deal With Iran
Lawmakers, including some of President Trump's closest allies, slammed the emerging agreement as effectively undermining the president's own war goals.

NYT Middle East
May 24, 2026

Israeli Leader Says He and Trump Agree on Blocking an Iranian Nuclear Weapon
Analysts said Israel is worried that a potential agreement will not significantly degrade Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities.

NYT Middle East
May 24, 2026

Rubio Says Details on Iran Nuclear Program Still to Be Negotiated
The Secretary of State said the United States was prepared to begin those talks if Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz as part of an apparently emerging deal on the war.

NYT Middle East
May 24, 2026

These Are 5 of the Main Issues to Be Resolved in an Iran-U.S. Peace Deal
President Trump says the U.S. and Iran could be close to a peace deal. The big issues at stake include the fate of Iran's nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

NYT Middle East
May 24, 2026

Fate of War in Lebanon Rests Mostly With Outside Powers
A U.S.-Iran peace deal could calm the conflict in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah. But that will depend mainly on what the United States, Iran and Israel decide.

NYT Middle East
May 24, 2026

Rubio Says U.S.-India Ties Are Strong, Despite Fury Over Trump's Actions
In New Delhi, Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to explain why President Trump has pushed aggressive trade and immigration policies affecting India and Indians in the United States.

NYT Middle East
May 24, 2026

Fate of War in Lebanon Rests With Outside Powers
A day after President Trump announced an emerging initial peace deal with Iran, Lebanese people wondered what it meant for the war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group.

NYT Middle East
May 24, 2026

Israeli Leaders Say Little About Trump's Potential Iran Deal
Analysts said the silence reflected Israeli worries that an agreement will not significantly degrade Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities.

NYT Middle East
May 24, 2026

What to Know About the Potential U.S.-Iran Peace Deal
President Trump said on Saturday that an agreement to end the war was "largely negotiated," but neither the United States nor Iran released many details of the proposal.

NYT Middle East
May 24, 2026

Iranian Officials Say Proposed Peace Deal Would Open Strait of Hormuz
Iran has not formally responded to President Trump's announcement that a peace deal was close. But officials suggested the oil choke point in the Strait of Hormuz could reopen.

NYT Middle East
May 23, 2026

Many Questions, Few Details in Latest Iran Peace Proposal
It is too early to tell what exactly Trump and Iran have agreed to, or if they have agreed to much at all.

NYT Middle East
May 23, 2026

Iran Agreed to Give Up Enriched Uranium in Deal Announced by Trump, U.S. Officials Say
Precise details were unclear but the officials said the U.S. demanded a commitment from Iran on uranium as part of any initial agreement.

NYT Middle East
May 23, 2026

Here's the latest.
President Trump provided few details on social media about a memorandum of understanding being negotiated between the United States and Iran.

NYT Middle East
May 23, 2026

France Bans Israeli Minister Over Treatment of Detained Flotilla Activists
Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli national security minister, has long drawn criticism for his hard-line statements and harsh policies against Palestinian prisoners.

NYT Middle East
May 23, 2026

Israeli Strikes Pummel Lebanon, Killing Medics Amid Fragile Truce
Saturday's strikes damaged a main hospital in the Lebanese city of Tyre, as funerals for paramedics killed a day earlier were held.

NYT Middle East
May 23, 2026

Iran and U.S. Officials Signal Progress as Cease-Fire Hangs in Balance
As people across the Middle East braced for the possibility of renewed fighting, officials from both sides said there were signs that they were moving closer to an agreement.

NYT Middle East
May 23, 2026

Iran Meets Mediators for Talks as Cease-Fire Hangs in Balance
People across the Middle East were bracing for the possibility of renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran as mediation efforts continue in Tehran without a clear sign of a breakthrough.

NYT Middle East
May 23, 2026

Once Trump's Co-Pilot Against Iran, Netanyahu Is Now a Mere Passenger
A partner in the war, Israel has been largely left out of the peace talks, a humbling setback for its prime minister with significant risks for the country.

NYT Middle East
May 23, 2026

The Risks of Iran's Threat to Control the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is trying to assert its control over the strait by charging for passage. Experts say it is unlikely to happen, but the threat has unsettled the shipping industry.

NYT Middle East
May 22, 2026

Trump Weighs His Options in Carrying Out New Strikes in Iran
There is no shortage of targets if he decides to strike: Energy facilities left untouched, the deep underground nuclear storage site at Isfahan and missile sites that appear to have been dug out.

NYT Middle East
May 22, 2026

As Trump Weighs Return to Conflict in Iran, Here's What Could Be Targeted Next
There is no shortage of targets should President Trump, in coordination with Israel, decide to resume the assault on Iran.

NYT Middle East
May 22, 2026

Regional Mediators Rush to Save U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
Pakistan and Qatar have dispatched teams to Tehran under the looming threat of resumed war, after weeks of diplomacy failed to produce an agreement.

NYT Middle East
May 22, 2026

In West Bank, Latest Victim of Israeli Settler Violence Shocks in a New Way
A video of a Palestinian family's dog being savagely beaten has spread widely in the days after the attack.

NYT Middle East
May 21, 2026

Iran and Oman in Talks Over Strait of Hormuz Ship Payment System
The discussions suggest that the United States and the Iranian government may not be close to reaching a deal to end a war that has badly damaged the global economy.

NYT Middle East
May 21, 2026

Turkish Court Ruling Means New Trouble for Erdogan's Foes
A surprise judgment replaced the leader of Turkey's main opposition party with a former leader known for losing elections.

NYT Middle East
May 21, 2026

U.N. Official Who Says U.S. Punished Her for Speech Wins a Round in Court
The government has appealed a judge's ruling that it violated the free speech rights of Francesca Albanese, who was sanctioned for speaking out against Israel.

NYT Middle East
May 21, 2026

The Hard-Line Military Fraternity Running Iran
Decision making in Iran is guided by a small group of men associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.

NYT Middle East
May 20, 2026

Video Shows Itamar Ben-Gvir Taunting Pro-Palestinian Activists
The national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, posted a video in which he is seen with handcuffed activists forced to kneel on the deck of a ship. It drew a rebuke from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

NYT Middle East
May 20, 2026

Early War Goal Was to Install Hard-Line Former President as Iran's Leader
An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change and put him in power.

NYT Middle East
May 20, 2026

Iran Threatens to Strike Beyond the Middle East if the U.S. Resumes Attacks
The warning was issued as President Trump and Vice President JD Vance say progress is being made toward a deal, while keeping open the threat of renewed strikes.

NYT Middle East
May 20, 2026

How Iran Gained Leverage in the War
Outmatched militarily, Iran used "triangular coercion" by attacking Gulf states and closing the Strait of Hormuz. It points to a long-term U.S. vulnerability.

NYT Middle East
May 19, 2026

Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran's Leader
An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change and put him in power.

NYT Middle East
May 19, 2026

Senate Votes to Take Up Measure to Force Trump to End Iran War
With four Republican backers, Democrats won a vote to advance a resolution that would force the president to end hostilities or win authorization from Congress.

NYT Middle East
May 19, 2026

Israeli Minister Threatens to Evict Palestinians From West Bank Hamlet
Bezalel Smotrich, the hard-line minister, said he was retaliating for the International Criminal Court prosecutor seeking his arrest, something the court did not confirm nor deny.

NYT Middle East
May 19, 2026

Inflation Fears Cloud G7 Economic Agenda as Iran War Persists
The United States and Europe were at odds over the Trump administration's decision to ease oil sanctions on Russia.

NYT Middle East
May 19, 2026

Iran War Exposes Shortcomings in U.S. Military Industrial Base
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is taking on a problem that the Pentagon and Congress have tried, and mostly failed, to address for years.

NYT Middle East
May 19, 2026

Trump Says He Postponed a ‘Very Major Attack' on Iran, Leaving Mideast on Edge
President Trump said he had postponed a "very major attack" against Iran, as Pakistan continued its mediation efforts to end the war.

NYT Middle East
May 18, 2026

Here's How Iran Could Respond to Renewed U.S.-Israeli Strikes
In any new round of fighting, Iranian officials could adopt new tactics, including intensified strikes on neighbors and trying to close off a second strait.

NYT Middle East
May 18, 2026

Trump Threatens Iran and Then Pulls Back, All in the Same Day
President Trump has repeatedly said he'll restart military action against Iran, only to stop short of plunging the United States directly back into an unpopular war.

NYT Middle East
May 18, 2026

Trump Says He Authorized New Strikes on Iran, but Has Decided to Hold Off
President Trump has repeatedly threatened new military action against Iran, only to pull back from resuming major fighting in a deeply unpopular, expensive conflict.

NYT Middle East
May 18, 2026

G7 Finance Ministers Look to Contain Iran Economic Fallout
Top policymakers were expected to discuss rising energy prices and sanctions policy at a critical summit in Paris this week.

NYT Middle East
May 18, 2026

Trump Warns Iran the ‘Clock Is Ticking' as Tensions Surge Again in Middle East
The president has sought to force Iran to accept his terms on its nuclear program or else face renewed war. An emboldened Iran has rebuffed Trump's demands.

NYT Middle East
May 18, 2026

Blocked Strait of Hormuz Leads to New Opportunities for Syria
The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography.

NYT Middle East
May 18, 2026

A Search for Ways Around Blocked Strait Leads to Syria
The latest war in the Middle East has created new economic opportunities for Syria thanks to its geography.

NYT Middle East
May 17, 2026

The Iran War Is Crippling One of the World's Wealthiest Nations
Iranian attacks have paralyzed Qatar's vital gas exports and are stalling the tourism and business pivots that were intended to anchor its future growth.

NYT Middle East
May 16, 2026

Fears Grow That Iran May Be Using Proxy Groups Beyond Mideast
The arrest of Mohammad al-Saadi in the United States on Friday has raised concerns that Iran could be working with its proxies to stage attacks outside the region.

NYT Middle East
May 16, 2026

Hamas's Top Leader in Gaza Is Killed in Israeli Strike
Izz al-Din al-Haddad took over the group's military wing in Gaza last year. Hamas officials confirmed Mr. al-Haddad's death in an Israeli attack.

NYT Middle East
May 16, 2026

Israel Says It Killed Hamas's Top Leader in Gaza
Izz al-Din al-Haddad took over the group's military wing in Gaza last year. Hamas's official broadcaster appeared to confirm Mr. al-Haddad's death, although the group has yet to formally comment.

NYT Middle East
May 16, 2026

They Fled to Safety in Palestinian Territory, Then Settlers Attacked Again
Violent settlers are not merely clearing Palestinians from land under Israel's control. They are attacking areas where Israel agreed to Palestinian self-governance.

NYT Middle East
May 16, 2026

Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock
An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.

NYT Middle East
May 15, 2026

Kataib Hezbollah: What to Know
A commander of one of the most-hard line and powerful Iranian proxies in Iraq has been charged with plotting to attack Jewish sites in the United States.

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