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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Houthi Attacks on Saudi Oil Sites, Airports Escalate
Houthi attacks on Saudi oil sites widened Oct. 24 as the group claimed strikes on Yanbu, Rabigh and airports; Saudi Arabia confirmed interceptions only.
How Israel’s Elections Work: 120 Seats, a 3.25% Threshold and Coalition Deals
How Israeli elections work: one national party-list vote, a 3.25% threshold, and a 42-day coalition race for 61 of the Knesset's 120 seats.
Final Israel Polls: Eisenkot’s Yashar Leads Likud, Neither Bloc Reaches 61
Final Israel election polls from Channel 12, Channel 13 and Kan put Yashar ahead of Likud, with both blocs short of the 61 seats…
Israel Election Enters Final Weekend Amid Threats, Poll Blackout and Turnout Push
Israel election on Oct. 27: a poll blackout, tighter security for Bennett and Eisenkot, and Likud's turnout push in 20 cities mark the final…
German Foundation Gives Freedom Prize to Iranian People, With Reza Pahlavi as Trustee
Germany's Friedrich Naumann Foundation will give its 2026 Freedom Prize to the Iranian people on Nov. 7, with Reza Pahlavi accepting it in trust.
US and Israel Plan Renewed Iran Strikes After Midterms, Reports Say
US and Israel have drawn up plans for renewed Iran strikes after the Nov. 3 midterms, reports say. The White House says no attack…
Israeli Jets Fly to Iran Border in ‘Power Projection’ Before Election
Israeli jets Iran border sortie: dozens of fighters flew 800 miles to Iran's edge and turned back a week before Israel's election, Axios reports.
Turkey Seeks Mandate to Send Troops to Saudi Arabia Under Mecca Pact
Turkey Saudi Arabia defense pact: Ankara plans a mandate to send military personnel to the kingdom after lawmakers ratify the Mecca deal with Pakistan.
US Orders Departure From Saudi Arabia After Dammam Airport Attack
Saudi Arabia ordered departure: the U.S. tells non-emergency staff to leave as Houthi strikes kill two at Dammam's airport and two near the Shaybah…
Strait of Hormuz Tanker Attacks: Iran Claims 7 Ships Hit Overnight
Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks: Iran's Guard says 7 ships were hit or struck mines overnight and threatens U.S. bases. The claim has not…
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