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.
We attribute claims by governments and militaries that are parties to a conflict and label state-controlled Iranian media under our source-label rules. This landing page does not invent battlefield maps or casualty totals; those figures belong in sourced articles and in the trackers built from them.
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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Lebanon Israel Talks in Tampa: Beirut to Demand End to Strikes
Lebanon's army will press for a halt to Israeli strikes at three-way talks at CENTCOM in Tampa, as the June disarmament framework stalls.
Strait of Hormuz Attacks Hit Record as Iran Claims Tanker Mine Strikes
UKMTO logged a record week of ship attacks near Hormuz as Iran claimed two supertankers hit mines. Oil flows, new tactics and rival claims.
Aden Airport Missile Attack: Houthis Strike Near Cairo Flight
Two Houthi missiles hit the grounds of Aden's airport as a Cairo flight prepared to leave, a day after a deadly strike on the…
Iran Gives Houthis Targeting Intelligence for Saudi Strikes: WSJ
A WSJ report says IRGC officers help the Houthis aim missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia. Tehran and the Houthis deny Iranian involvement.
Barack Obama’s Statements on Israel: A Timeline From 2008 to 2026
A dated timeline of Barack Obama's statements on Israel, in his own sourced words, from the 2008 AIPAC speech to his Oct. 13, 2026,…
US Weighs MOAB Against Iran Nuclear and Energy Sites
MOAB Iran strike plans: CNN says the U.S. drafted options to use the 'mother of all bombs' on Iranian energy and nuclear sites, including…
Container Ship GFS Pride Sinks in Strait of Hormuz as Iran Steps Up Attacks
The Singapore-flagged GFS Pride sank in the Strait of Hormuz after a projectile strike; all 21 crew were safe as attacks on shipping surge.
Houthi Kheibar Shekan Missile Built With Chinese Parts, Report Says
Houthi Kheibar Shekan missile effort used Chinese-made motor, airframe and fin parts seized in 2025, per CAR data; range could reach all of Saudi…
Gaza Ceasefire Anniversary: US Claims Progress, NGOs Cite Killings
On the Gaza ceasefire anniversary, the State Department cites hostages and a Board of Peace; Gaza authorities report about 1,490 killed since the truce.
Houthi Strikes on Saudi Airports Force a Hard Choice for Trump
Houthi strikes on Saudi airports killed at least 20 people including an American; Trump said the U.S. may join Saudi counterstrikes amid Red Sea…
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