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NYT Middle East
Sep 26, 2026

Heroine or Public Enemy? The Israeli Blocking Much of Netanyahu's Agenda.
Gali Baharav-Miara, Israel's first female attorney general, has stopped many of the government's efforts to remove constraints on its power.

NYT Middle East
Sep 25, 2026

U.N. Releases New List of Companies It Says Do Business With Israeli Settlements
Israel condemned the database of firms tied to activity in the occupied West Bank as a "political tool" to advance "a smear campaign."

NYT Middle East
Sep 25, 2026

Netanyahu Said to Have Been Warned by Emirati Leader About Hamas Attack Before Oct. 7
The warning from the leader of the United Arab Emirates, which lacked specific details about the nature of an attack, never reached the chiefs of Israel's security establishment, Israeli officials said.

NYT Middle East
Sep 25, 2026

Top Saudi Cleric Calls Fight Against Houthis a Religious Duty
The grand mufti urged Saudi-led forces to remain in "constant readiness," suggesting that the kingdom might expand its campaign against the Houthis in Yemen.

NYT Middle East
Sep 25, 2026

Why a U.S. Diesel Export Ban May Not Lower Prices
President Trump has said he is considering restricting overseas sales of the fuel to bring down domestic prices, but experts say the policy will have many unintended effects.

NYT Middle East
Sep 24, 2026

France to Send Soldiers to Saudi Arabia to Help Secure Energy Sites
Attacks on Saudi cities on the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen have added to pressure on global oil supplies.

NYT Middle East
Sep 24, 2026

Iran Proposes 7-Day Plan to End War
Under the offer, the Strait of Hormuz would reopen and nuclear talks would be revived.

NYT Middle East
Sep 24, 2026

Netanyahu, Addressing U.N., Denounces Israel's Critics as ‘Moral Cowards'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also reserved some of his ire for the mayor of the city hosting him, Zohran Mamdani.

NYT Middle East
Sep 24, 2026

Netanyahu Lashes Out at Foes in U.N. Speech, Including Mamdani
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel lashed out at a litany of enemies but took particular verbal aim at Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

NYT Middle East
Sep 24, 2026

Iranian American Group Files Suit Alleging Iran War Is Unconstitutional
In a federal lawsuit filed on Thursday, an advocacy group asked a federal judge to declare that the seven-month war in Iran was never declared or authorized by Congress.

NYT Middle East
Sep 24, 2026

Bond Markets Are Volatile and Oil Prices Rise
The rise came a day after a sharp sell-off in government debt.

NYT Middle East
Sep 24, 2026

Abbas Presses Case for Palestinian State in Taped General Assembly Address
The Palestinian leader renewed his call for a two-state solution on Thursday, as he accused Israel of prosecuting "a genocidal war" against Palestinians.

NYT Middle East
Sep 24, 2026

Macklemore Announces ‘Free Palestine' Concerts After Exiting Ed Sheeran Tour
The rapper, who was pulled from Ed Sheeran's tour last week over his support for Palestinians, announced plans for three European dates.

NYT Middle East
Sep 24, 2026

Abbas presses the case for a Palestinian state in a videotaped address.


NYT Middle East
Sep 24, 2026

Saudi Arabia Downs Houthi Missiles Targeting Kingdom, Official Says
The Iran-backed militia in Yemen fired six ballistic missiles at cities in Saudi Arabia, a military spokesman said. There was no immediate comment from the Houthis.

NYT Middle East
Sep 24, 2026

Son of Israeli Ambassador to U.S. Critically Hurt in West Bank Attack, Officials Say
Neria Leiter, a reserve soldier, sustained life-threatening injuries after a Palestinian man drove into a military checkpoint in the West Bank, the Israeli military said.

NYT Middle East
Sep 24, 2026

Bond Markets Are on Edge and Oil Prices Rise
The rise came a day after a sharp sell-off in government debt.

NYT Middle East
Sep 24, 2026

Trump Aides Seek to Jump-Start Diplomacy With Iran as Crisis Widens
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that U.S. negotiators had restarted conversations about Iran's nuclear program, but that there were no breakthroughs.

NYT Middle East
Sep 24, 2026

Oil Prices Rise and Bond Markets Remain on Edge
The rise came a day after a sharp sell-off in government debt.

NYT Middle East
Sep 24, 2026

Beleaguered at Home, a Bellicose Netanyahu Heads to the U.N.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel will take to the world stage while fighting for his political future in a critical national election.

NYT Middle East
Sep 23, 2026

Trump Aides Seek to Jump Start Diplomacy With Iran as Crisis Widens
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that U.S. negotiators had restarted conversations about Iran's nuclear program, but that there were no breakthroughs.

NYT Middle East
Sep 23, 2026

Iran's president says his country will not give up its right to a peaceful nuclear program.


NYT Middle East
Sep 23, 2026

Iran Will Not Be Bullied, President Masoud Pezeshkian Says in U.N. Speech
President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country would not give up its civilian nuclear program, but left the door opened for diplomacy with the United States.

NYT Middle East
Sep 23, 2026

Stanislas Hutin, Who Denounced Torture in France's Algerian War, Dies at 95
He was among the first to chronicle the French force's systematic abuse of Algerians, brutal encounters that he documented in his journal and with his photography.

NYT Middle East
Sep 23, 2026

Walkouts at the U.N. General Assembly Are Somewhat of a Tradition
As President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran delivered his speech, the lone U.S. diplomat sitting in the hall left.

NYT Middle East
Sep 23, 2026

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NYT Middle East
Sep 23, 2026

At U.N. Meeting, Syria's Leader Is Strengthened, but Faces a Difficult Test
President Ahmed al-Sharaa has improved his diplomatic standing since he last addressed the U.N. General Assembly but faces mounting domestic economic and security challenges.

NYT Middle East
Sep 23, 2026

The Winner of This Rivalry Gets Ice Cream. But So Does the Loser.
The competition between two popular ice cream shops in Ramallah inspires fierce loyalties, and a running joke, for lovers of cones piled high with flavors.

NYT Middle East
Sep 22, 2026

Trump Threatens Annihilation in Iran in UN Speech and Lays Out Winner-Takes-All Vision
President Trump's speech at the U.N. General Assembly amounted to a rejection of the founding concept of the United Nations.

NYT Middle East
Sep 22, 2026

Trump Meets Middle East Leaders as Regional Wars Widen
The Iran war and the fight between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia in Yemen have forced Gulf Arab states to reckon with spiraling conflicts and to reassess U.S. security guarantees.

NYT Middle East
Sep 22, 2026

Trump Says He Supports Banning Diesel Exports to Bring Down Prices
Diesel prices have been setting records because of the war in Iran, but the oil industry say banning U.S. exports would not make the fuel cheaper.

NYT Middle East
Sep 22, 2026

Macron Criticizes Israel and Russia in Final U.N. Speech as France's President
In his farewell address to the General Assembly, the French president criticized Russia, Israel and, in more veiled terms, the United States.

NYT Middle East
Sep 22, 2026

At U.N., Trump Says He Will Strike a Deal With Iran or ‘Annihilate' It
President Trump's statement to the U.N. General Assembly that he could "drive them into hell with no chance of survival" was a jarring departure in a forum devoted to world peace.

NYT Middle East
Sep 22, 2026

Trump Set to Meet With Persian Gulf Allies as Middle East Wars Widen
The Iran war and the fight between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia in Yemen have forced Gulf Arab states to reckon with spiraling conflicts and to reassess U.S. security guarantees.

NYT Middle East
Sep 22, 2026

Iran's President Arrives in U.S. for U.N. Meeting Against the Backdrop of War
President Masoud Pezeshkian had combative words for the United States before he departed Iran to attend the annual meeting of the U.N. General Assembly.

NYT Middle East
Sep 22, 2026

Jordan's King Abdullah Likely to Focus on Palestinians at U.N. General Assembly
The Jordanian monarch will most likely base his speech on the expansion of illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank and other Palestinian issues.

NYT Middle East
Sep 22, 2026

Global Oil Price Drops Below $100 a Barrel
Investors anticipated that a damaged Saudi Arabian pipeline may be close to reopening, allowing more oil from the region to reach world markets.

NYT Middle East
Sep 21, 2026

Iraq's Prime Minister Al-Zaidi Vows to Disarm Iran-backed Militias
Ali al-Zaidi is a political neophyte hoping to succeed where previous leaders failed. In an interview, he laid out an ambitious timeline that could prove hard to meet.

NYT Middle East
Sep 21, 2026

Why the Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Are Back at War
The conflict has opened a second front in the Middle East after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, adding to global uncertainty and turmoil in energy markets.

NYT Middle East
Sep 21, 2026

U.N. General Assembly to Confront Familiar Crises, New Conflicts and A.I.
The United Nations is also searching for a replacement for António Guterres, who has served two terms as the secretary general and is stepping down.

NYT Middle East
Sep 21, 2026

Why a Law to Help Prisoners Became a New Sectarian Flashpoint in Lebanon
An amnesty measure was supposed to ease prison overcrowding and pressure on the judiciary. Instead, it highlighted the country's divides.

NYT Middle East
Sep 20, 2026

Trump Gets Caught in a Dilemma Over a Saudi Plea for Military Help
The president vacillated but decided on Sunday not to join Saudi Arabia, for now, in joint strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. But he also needs the kingdom's cooperation in his war against Iran.

NYT Middle East
Sep 20, 2026

Houthis Push to Expand Territory as Tensions With Saudi Arabia Rise
The Iran-backed Houthi militia was engaged in fierce battles with the Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen on Sunday, as it seeks to maintain momentum in the war.

NYT Middle East
Sep 20, 2026

Israeli Shot and Killed in West Bank by Palestinian, Officials Say
The Israeli officials said an arrest had been made. The attack was on the eve of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Violence in the territory has grown recently.

NYT Middle East
Sep 20, 2026

Israeli Tourist Trap ‘Herod's Pool' Is Draining Palestinians' Land Dry
Israeli lawmakers have promoted visits to an ancient reservoir in the West Bank that was refilled this summer with water diverted from Palestinian-owned farms.

NYT Middle East
Sep 19, 2026

Israeli President Pardons Ex-Soldier Over Killing of Incapacitated Palestinian
In 2016 Elor Azaria killed a Palestinian attacker who had been injured, fueling a public debate both at home and abroad over Israeli military actions.

NYT Middle East
Sep 19, 2026

In Significant Escalation, Houthis Attack Saudi Capital
The Houthis, an Iranian-backed militia, said they had fired a wave of missiles and drones at Riyadh, and on Saudi oil facilities.

NYT Middle East
Sep 19, 2026

Reported Explosions Put Saudi Capital on Edge Amid Conflict With Houthis
The Saudi authorities issued emergency alerts as several booms rattled parts of Riyadh, and local flights were disrupted. The cause of the blasts was not immediately clear.

NYT Middle East
Sep 19, 2026

Inside the Breakdown of U.K.-Israel Relations Over West Bank Settlements
British officials believed Israel had said it would hold off on moving ahead with construction in E1, a piece of land viewed as vital to a future Palestinian state. Israel said it promised no such thing.

NYT Middle East
Sep 18, 2026

Cost of Iran War Estimated at $43.6 Billion
For the first time, the Pentagon reported costs incurred by each armed service. The figures are almost certainly on the low side, congressional officials said.

NYT Middle East
Sep 18, 2026

Iran's Isolation Grows After U.S. Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Airlines
Mahan Air, a major airline, said it would stop flying to Turkey and Oman just over a week after new restrictions were announced, adding to U.S. pressure on the economy.

NYT Middle East
Sep 17, 2026

Trump Moves Ahead With F-35 Jet Sales to Saudi Arabia Despite Intelligence Concerns
U.S. intelligence agencies have warned in internal reports that China could acquire or steal U.S. warplane technology if F-35 jets are sent to Saudi Arabia.

NYT Middle East
Sep 17, 2026

Yemen War Intensifies as Houthi Militia Advances on Marib
Clashes between Iranian-backed Houthi fighters and Saudi-backed government forces have been reported near oil-rich Marib Province.

NYT Middle East
Sep 17, 2026

Major Iranian Airline Suspends Several Flights Abroad, Adding to Isolation
The carrier, Mahan Air, said it would stop flying to neighboring countries just over a week after the United States imposed sweeping sanctions on Iran's aviation industry.

NYT Middle East
Sep 17, 2026

Russia and China Veto U.S. Bid to Renew U.N. Monitoring of Iran Nuclear Program
The conflict underscored the distance between world powers over the United States' pressure campaign on Iran.

NYT Middle East
Sep 17, 2026

China Stockpiled Oil, and Now It Could Dominate the Energy Landscape
The war with Iran revealed just how much influence the world's biggest oil importer has over prices and other countries' supplies of jet fuel, gasoline and diesel.

NYT Middle East
Sep 17, 2026

What Is the E1 Project, Israel's Disputed Settlement Plan in the West Bank?
Israel's right-wing government is opening bidding for thousands of housing units in a patch of the West Bank, a move that would thwart efforts at Palestinian statehood.

NYT Middle East
Sep 17, 2026

As a New Oil Power, China Gains More Sway Over Energy Markets
The war with Iran revealed just how much influence the world's biggest oil importer has over prices and other countries' supplies of jet fuel, gasoline and diesel.

NYT Middle East
Sep 17, 2026

Global Economy Is Running Out of Wiggle Room
Many countries blunted the most painful effects of the energy shock from the war in Iran. But prices remain elevated and risks are multiplying.

NYT Middle East
Sep 16, 2026

State Department Extends Visa Ban on Abbas, Other Palestinian Officials
The move would prevent Mahmoud Abbas, the leader of two governing Palestinian groups, from traveling to the United States next week for the United Nations General Assembly.

NYT Middle East
Sep 16, 2026

How Ed Sheeran's Tour Turned Into a Clash Over Palestinians and Antisemitism
Four supporting acts dropped out of Sheeran's tour, citing the right to free speech after the rapper Macklemore was removed over pro-Palestinian comments he had made onstage.

NYT Middle East
Sep 16, 2026

Why Israel Wants More One-Ton Bombs From the U.S.
The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel.

NYT Middle East
Sep 16, 2026

At Least 21 Dead in Gaza After Building Collapse, Officials Say
The building was previously damaged by an Israeli strike, the local rescue service said. Its fall underscored the severe risks for many people living among Gaza's ruins.

NYT Middle East
Sep 16, 2026

Houthis and Saudis Trade Claims of Military Attacks as Conflict Escalates
The Iran-backed militia in Yemen said it had downed a Saudi jet, while the Saudi-led military coalition accused it of firing a drone near Mecca. The Houthis denied doing so.

NYT Middle East
Sep 16, 2026

Turkey Begins Broad Crackdown on L.G.B.T.Q. Community
The government has called the campaign an effort to protect families. Rights organizations have accused the authorities of criminalizing L.G.B.T.Q. people and of seeking to thwart political activism.

NYT Middle East
Sep 16, 2026

How Sept. 11 Paved the Way to Mideast Power for Iran
The American invasion of Iraq in 2003 set the path for Tehran to dominate its neighbor and whetted its appetite to expand its influence across the greater Middle East.

NYT Middle East
Sep 16, 2026

Houthis Claim They Downed Saudi Fighter Jet After Being Accused of Targeting Mecca
The Iran-backed militia in Yemen made its claim hours after a Saudi-led military coalition accused it of firing a drone near the Muslim holy city. The Houthis denied doing so.

NYT Middle East
Sep 16, 2026

At Least 16 Dead in Gaza After Building Collapse, Officials Say
The building was previously damaged by an Israeli strike, the local rescue service said. Its fall underscored the precarious conditions of those living among the enclave's ruins.

NYT Middle East
Sep 16, 2026

Global Oil Prices Could Hit Highest Levels in Months After Saudi Pipeline Attacks
Estimates vary on how long it could take before a crucial pipeline is repaired, but a prolonged shutdown could push oil prices to their highest levels in months.

NYT Middle East
Sep 16, 2026

How 9/11 Helped Create Regional Clout for Iran
The American invasion of Iraq in 2003 paved the way for Tehran to dominate its neighbor and whetted its appetite to expand its influence across the greater Middle East.

NYT Middle East
Sep 16, 2026

Houthis Say They Downed a Saudi Fighter Jet and Deny Targeting Mecca
The Iran-backed militia in Yemen made its claim hours after a Saudi-led military coalition accused it of firing a drone near the Muslim holy city.

NYT Middle East
Sep 15, 2026

Pro-Palestinian Remarks Roil Sheeran Tour, Leading Finneas to Drop Out
Three other acts are also leaving the tour, citing the right to free speech after the rapper Macklemore was removed over comments he had made onstage.

NYT Middle East
Sep 15, 2026

Finneas and Others Drop Out of Sheeran Tour After Macklemore's Removal
The acts cited the right to free speech after the rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour over comments in support of Palestinians that he had made onstage.

NYT Middle East
Sep 15, 2026

Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Teenager and Civil Defense Worker, Official Says
Two Israeli drone strikes hit a residential neighborhood, a civil defense official said. Israel is under international pressure to curtail its attacks.

NYT Middle East
Sep 15, 2026

Key U.S. Borrowing Rate Rises to Highest Level Since 2007
The 10-year Treasury yield breached levels last seen in 2007, with intensifying worries about energy-driven inflation contributing to bond investors' angst.

NYT Middle East
Sep 15, 2026

Key U.S. Borrowing Rate Nears 20-Year High as Oil Prices Jump
The 10-year Treasury yield breached levels last seen in 2007, with intensifying worries about energy-driven inflation contributing to bond investors' angst.

NYT Middle East
Sep 15, 2026

Two Chinese Firms Used Binance to Launder Iranian Oil Money, US Says
Federal prosecutors said proceeds from the sale of Iranian oil flowed through Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, to finance terrorism.

NYT Middle East
Sep 15, 2026

Yemen's Houthis Show Growing Sophistication and Self-Reliance in Weaponry
The Houthis are increasingly using artificial intelligence and other tools to produce advanced weaponry on their own, making them less reliant on Iran.

NYT Middle East
Sep 15, 2026

Houthis Report Deadly Saudi Airstrikes as Kingdom Issues Mass Alerts
The two sides traded accusations of attacks as fighting inside Yemen remains fierce. The escalating conflict threatens to further destabilize the Middle East.

NYT Middle East
Sep 15, 2026

Key U.S. Borrowing Rate Near 20-Year High as Oil Prices Fluctuate
The 10-year Treasury yield breached levels last seen in 2007, with intensifying worries about energy-driven inflation contributing to bond investors' angst.

NYT Middle East
Sep 15, 2026

Key U.S. Bond Rate Near 20-Year High as Oil Prices Keep Climbing
The 10-year Treasury yield breached levels last seen in 2007, with intensifying worries about energy-driven inflation contributing to bond investors' angst.

NYT Middle East
Sep 15, 2026

Gulf Arabs Seek Options After U.S. Bases Did Not Deter Iran
The American presence in these countries has not shielded them from retaliation during the Iran war. Now they are hoping direct talks with Iran could help.

NYT Middle East
Sep 14, 2026

What Is Driving Diesel Prices Up? Energy Chaos Caused by Two Wars.
President Trump recently blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries for causing a spike in diesel prices, but analysts say the Iran war is probably a bigger factor.

NYT Middle East
Sep 14, 2026

Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After ‘Free Palestine' Remarks
The rapper, a critic of the war in Gaza, made the comments onstage at MetLife Stadium.

NYT Middle East
Sep 14, 2026

‘NAZA,' Israeli Film About Killings in Gaza, Faces Backlash
The film "NAZA" investigates the killing of Palestinians by Israeli forces in Gaza. Israel's culture minister has suggested revoking the directors' citizenship.

NYT Middle East
Sep 14, 2026

Syrians Protest as Surge in Fuel Prices Adds to Cost-of-Living Crisis
The government's decision to increase prices by as much as 40 percent spurred widespread demonstrations across the country.

NYT Middle East
Sep 14, 2026

Saudi Leader Meets U.S. Commander as Houthi Attacks Threaten Oil Markets
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked the United States for more U.S. military help last week after the Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched a broad offensive.

NYT Middle East
Sep 14, 2026

Oil Prices Jump as Attacks Choke Off Saudi Energy Supply
Traders sold oil futures on concerns that energy supplies from the Persian Gulf would be further diminished by a drone attack on a critical pipeline in Saudi Arabia.

NYT Middle East
Sep 14, 2026

Saudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario' After Iran's Attacks and Trump's Rebuffs
The kingdom is in a state of strategic shock after coming under attack from an emboldened Iran and failing to win more U.S. military support, analysts say.

NYT Middle East
Sep 14, 2026

Saudi Leader Meets U.S. General as Widening Conflict Threatens Oil Markets
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked the United States for more U.S. military help last week after the Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched a broad offensive.

NYT Middle East
Sep 14, 2026

Saudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario' After Being Rebuffed by Trump
The kingdom is in a state of strategic shock after coming under attack from an emboldened Iran and failing to win more U.S. military support, analysts say.

NYT Middle East
Sep 14, 2026

Meeting Between Iran and Arab States Postponed as Mideast Diplomacy Stalls
Talks between the United States and Iran hit a dead end weeks ago, leaving Arab countries struggling to manage their ties to Tehran amid ongoing attacks.

NYT Middle East
Sep 14, 2026

Oil Prices Jump on Energy Supply Worries
Oil prices jumped and stock futures fell slightly on concerns that energy supplies from the Persian Gulf would be further diminished by a drone attack on a critical pipeline in Saudi Arabia.

NYT Middle East
Sep 13, 2026

Meeting Between Iran, Arab States Postponed as Mideast Diplomacy Stalls
Talks between the United States and Iran hit a dead end weeks ago, leaving Arab countries struggling to manage their ties to Tehran amid ongoing attacks.

NYT Middle East
Sep 13, 2026

Iran Expected to Meet With Gulf Arab States as Mideast Conflict Widens
Talks are expected tomorrow, officials said, as a ship was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian allies in Yemen said they had launched a new attack on Saudi Arabia.

NYT Middle East
Sep 13, 2026

Iran Will Meet With Gulf Arab States as Mideast Conflict Widens
Talks are expected tomorrow, officials said. Diplomacy to end the war with the United States has stalled and Iranian-allied forces have advanced in Yemen.

NYT Middle East
Sep 13, 2026

How Iran's Hard-liners Blew Up the Peace Deal with Trump
Opponents derailed the agreement with a clandestine effort to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz, regime insiders say. Iran's president was furious when he found out.

NYT Middle East
Sep 12, 2026

Iran Finds Escalation Is Fruitful Path to Leverage in War With U.S.
Iran and its allies now hold sway over two key oil shipping routes, and Tehran is setting the stage for a diplomatic win that could enhance its stature.

NYT Middle East
Sep 12, 2026

Saudi Arabia's Oil ‘Lifeline' Was Attacked. Here's What to Know.
A drone attack from Iraq forced Saudi Arabia to close its East-West pipeline, the kingdom said, threatening a key workaround to Iran's Persian Gulf blockade.

NYT Middle East
Sep 12, 2026

Iran Finds Escalation Is a Fruitful Path to Leverage in War With U.S.
Iran and its allies now hold sway over two key oil shipping routes, and Tehran is setting the stage for a diplomatic win that could enhance its stature.

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