Latest Middle East news
Showing 11 matching stories (page 10 of 11), newest first, from the World News archive—not only the latest desk window.
Iran Blockade: US Jet Disables Ship as Hormuz Tankers Burn
A US jet disabled the cargo ship Ocean Molica in the Gulf of Oman for running the Iran blockade, CENTCOM said, as tankers caught…
Riyadh Airport Attack: Houthi Strike Kills 12, Wounds 309
The Riyadh airport attack killed 12 and wounded 309 at King Khalid airport on Oct. 10; the Saudi-led coalition vows a response as Trump…
Lebanon Pilot Zone Stalls as Israel and Hezbollah Trade Conditions
Lebanon Israel pilot zone stalls: what the June framework says, why West Zawtar is not a model yet, the Hezbollah disarmament dispute and talks…
Gaza Ceasefire One Year Later: Hostages Home, Rebuilding Stalled
Gaza ceasefire one year on: hostages are home, but Hamas disarmament, the stabilization force and reconstruction remain stalled. Here is where the deal stands.
Saudi Coalition Houthi Operation Hits 136 Targets in Yemen
A Saudi coalition Houthi operation launched Oct. 9 destroyed 136 targets in Yemen, the coalition says, as government forces push toward Bab al-Mandab.
Trump Iran Strike Pledge: No Attack Before Midterm Vote
Trump says the US will not attack Iran before the Nov. 3 midterms, citing talks. Iran will answer the US reply on Hormuz within…
Houthi Riyadh Airport Attacks Kill 3 Saudis, Damage Jet
Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid airport killed three Saudis and burned a Saudia jet, officials say. Flights were cancelled as Yemen’s war spreads.
Hormuz Tanker Attacks Surge as Iran Vows to Close Oman Route
Hormuz tanker attacks hit a wartime weekly high as a tanker was struck off Qatar on Oct. 7 and Iran vowed to close a…
RAF Fairford Bombers: US Pulls B-1s Over Iran Drone Threat
RAF Fairford bombers flew home as the US pulled about 12 B-1s from England over warnings of an Iran-linked drone plot, a week after…
Mecca Pact Activated: Pakistan, Turkey Forces to Saudi Arabia
The Mecca pact is in force for the first time as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey agree to deploy forces after Houthi strikes on…
Yemen Offensive Against Houthis Begins as Taiz Siege Looms
President Alimi launches a Yemen offensive against Houthis to retake the north as the group claims Aramco strikes and presses on the vital Taiz-Aden…
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