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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Iranian Team Lands in Doha for Talks as Khamenei Orders “Unrestricted” Response to Any Attack
An Iranian delegation reached Doha after a reported talks breakthrough, as Khamenei ordered an unrestricted response and Hormuz saw new tanker strikes.
Iran Daily Briefing: Khamenei’s ‘No Geographic Limits’ Order, Qatari Talks, FATF Blacklist and a Second Death Sentence
Iran daily briefing, Oct. 31, 2026: Khamenei's no-limits order, Qatari talks, nuclear doctrine calls, FATF blacklist and a second Zohdi death sentence.
Basij and Plainclothes Agents Break Up Tehran Halloween Gathering as Provinces Seal Businesses
Basij and plainclothes agents dispersed a Tehran Halloween gathering on Oct. 30, Iran International reported, as Qazvin, Yazd and Isfahan sealed businesses.
Hebron Operation: Israel Razes Gunmen’s Homes as Thousands Stay Displaced
Hebron operation: Israel razed the homes of two gunmen who killed two soldiers as the 8-day offensive displaced thousands. See the figures and UN…
Iran Daily Briefing: Protest Death Sentences, Hijab Crackdown, Gas Warnings and Qatari Mediation
Iran daily briefing, Oct. 30, 2026: three new protest death sentences, a Tehran hijab drive, a fuel-price panel, gas shortage warnings, Qatari mediation.
Vance Offers Iran Talks as Tanker Is Bombed in Hormuz and Houthi Missiles Hit Saudi Skies
Vance offered to meet Iran's Mohsen Rezaei as Qatari mediators returned to Tehran, while a tanker was bombed near Hormuz and Houthi fire hit…
Reuters Uncovers Secret Military Import Network Tied to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Including a Commander Accused of Killing Protesters
Reuters says an Iran military import network of 5,000+ MOD agencies brought in $2B in explosives and trucks past the US blockade, with links…
Vance Letter to Rezaei: What It Tells Iran and What Comes Next
The Vance letter to Rezaei seeks direct U.S.-Iran talks with the nuclear program on the table as Qatar mediates and a possible post-midterm strike…
Houthi Missiles Target Riyadh Again as Saudi Defenses Intercept Two
Houthi missiles: Saudi defenses shot down two ballistic missiles aimed at the capital Oct. 29. One person was hurt in the fourth attack in…
Taiz Asks UN to Probe Claimed Houthi Use of Toxic Shells in Yemen
Taiz officials ask the UN and OPCW to investigate claims that Houthi forces fired shells with banned toxic agents. No test results have been…
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