Middle East news on this page is the World News desk’s run of stories about Iran, Israel, the Gulf monarchies, Yemen, and the diplomacy and conflicts that connect them. Iran already has a dedicated politics-and-economy hub at its original address, which this page does not replace. War reporting that tracks strikes, oil and Hormuz shipping lives on the Iran war tracker.
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Israel, Saudi Arabia and Yemen have their own archives because recent World News desk headlines have repeatedly centered on those countries. Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Egypt, Turkey and the smaller Gulf states appear in the regional feed when we file reports about them, without thin one-off country stubs.
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Showing 10 matching stories (page 1 of 12), newest first, from the World News archive—not only the latest desk window.
Iran Daily Briefing: November 6, 2026
Iran daily briefing Nov. 6: nuclear proposal via Qatar, Rezaei in Moscow, Mashhad death sentences, a 20% energy cut order, and the rial at…
Iran Sends Nuclear Proposal via Qatar as Security Chief Carries Khamenei’s Message to Putin
Iran sent a nuclear proposal via Qatar as Rezaei told Putin Hormuz stays shut until seven U.S. conditions are met; Mashhad courts added protest…
Gulf States Condemn Houthi Missile Attempt Toward Saudi Madinah Region
Houthi missile Madinah attempt: Saudi-led defenses claim an intercept as Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and the GCC condemn the launch. Analysis inside.
Trump Calls Qatar’s Emir on Iran De-Escalation as Hormuz Risks Persist
Middle East de-escalation talks: Trump phones Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim on Iran mediation, Hormuz navigation and a comprehensive deal. Analysis inside.
Eisenkot Wins 67 MK Nods; Herzog Says Mandate Decision Comes Sunday
Herzog will announce his mandate decision Sunday, Nov. 8, after 67 MKs recommended Eisenkot and 46 backed Netanyahu. No government has been formed yet.
War News Nov. 5: Iran Claims Hormuz Tanker Fires as Yemen, Sudan Fronts Flare
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim two tankers and a tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, as Yemen's government presses an offensive in al-Jawf…
Iran Claims 3 Vessels Catch Fire in Hormuz as UK Confirms Tanker Hit Off Qatar
Iran Guards claim 2 tankers and a tug caught fire in Hormuz; UK confirms a tanker hit off Qatar; Saudi defenses intercept Medina missile.
Iran Daily Briefing: Economy Contracts 10.1% as Khamenei Rejects Midterms Thaw
Iran daily briefing Nov. 5: GDP down 10.1%, Khamenei rejects a midterms thaw, campus sit-ins after a student self-immolation, and 77 October executions.
Iran’s Economy Contracts More Than 10 Percent as War Damage and Blockade Leave Factories Burning Mazut
Iran's GDP fell 10.1% as war damage and the U.S. blockade leave factories burning mazut, with 18,000 containers stranded and winter gas short.
U.S. Sanctions Iran MANPADS Brokers and a False-Flag Shadow Fleet Network
Iran sanctions target MANPADS brokers plus an India-based false-flag network aiding Tehran shadow-fleet oil sales. Charts, key figures and analysis inside.
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