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NYT Middle East
Jun 20, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 20, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 20, 2026

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


NYT Middle East
Jun 20, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 20, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 20, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 20, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 19, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 18, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 18, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 18, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 18, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 18, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 18, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 18, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 18, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 18, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 18, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 17, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

Shipping companies remain cautious about the Strait of Hormuz.


NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 16, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

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NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

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

NYT Middle East
Jun 15, 2026

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

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.

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