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NYT Middle East
Jul 10, 2026

Shippers Face Deepening Dilemma as U.S. and Iran Vie for Control of the Strait
Companies desperately want to get their ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz, but face mounting risks. "Things are becoming uglier by the minute," one executive said.

NYT Middle East
Jul 10, 2026

Trump Says Negotiations With Iran Will Continue as U.S. Ramps Up Strikes
U.S. forces hit more than 170 targets, including air defense systems, drone and missile storage sites, and military speedboats.

NYT Middle East
Jul 10, 2026

Two Days of U.S. Strikes in Iran Signal a Sharp Escalation
U.S. forces hit more than 170 targets, including air defense systems, drone and missile storage sites, and military speedboats.

NYT Middle East
Jul 10, 2026

Dinaw Mengestu Resigns as PEN America President After 7 Months in Role
The novelist Dinaw Mengestu was leading a literary group that has been divided by its response to the war in Gaza.

NYT Middle East
Jul 10, 2026

Mediators Trying to Pull U.S. and Iran Back From Brink, Officials Say
Days of strikes by the two countries have given way to an uneasy pause as Qatari mediators seek to salvage the tattered U.S.-Iran truce.

NYT Middle East
Jul 10, 2026

Iran's Supreme Leader Remains Absent, a Void at the Top of the Regime
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei did not appear at his father's funeral this week, fueling speculation about his physical condition and leaving a power vacuum in a divided country.

NYT Middle East
Jul 09, 2026

Bombing Iran Didn't Work for Trump. Neither Did a Tentative Cease-Fire. Is There a Plan C?
The administration appears to be reverting to an all-stick, no-carrot approach. But it has yet to answer why it believes economic warfare and bombing will yield a different result this time.

NYT Middle East
Jul 09, 2026

Bombing Iran, Then a Tentative Accord Didn't Work. Does Trump Have a Plan C?
The administration appears to be reverting to an all-stick, no-carrot approach. But it has yet to answer why it believes economic warfare and bombing will yield a different result this time.

NYT Middle East
Jul 09, 2026

Iranian Attacks on Jordan Highlight Kingdom's Difficult Position
Iran's military said it fired missiles at a Jordanian air base used by American forces. Jordan said it had intercepted missiles entering its air space.

NYT Middle East
Jul 09, 2026

As U.S. Steps Up Attacks on Iran, Prospect of All-Out War Rises
American officials said they were trying to safeguard maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it had responded by firing at U.S. bases in Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.

NYT Middle East
Jul 09, 2026

Israel Investigating After Photo of Stripped and Bound Detainee Is Shared
The Israeli military confirmed the authenticity of the photo, which circulated widely after it was shared by a Palestinian activist. Israeli rights groups said it depicted a war crime.

NYT Middle East
Jul 09, 2026

Palestinian Authority Sets Date for First Major Elections in 20 Years
Analysts expressed skepticism that the vote would take place as planned. In 2021, Mahmoud Abbas, the authority's leader, scheduled and then canceled a similar election.

NYT Middle East
Jul 09, 2026

In Exchange of Strikes With Iran, U.S. Lands Most of the Blows
This difference reflects Iran's limited firepower and degraded air defenses, and highlights how the war is taking a disproportionate toll on Iranians.

NYT Middle East
Jul 09, 2026

Iranian port cities and a railway were struck overnight.


NYT Middle East
Jul 09, 2026

War-weary Gulf Arab countries are hit by new Iranian attacks.
Iran

NYT Middle East
Jul 09, 2026

Gaza Aid Worker on His Way to Watch World Cup Killed by Israeli Strike
The Israeli military said it had struck a Hamas militant but was aware of reports that "uninvolved civilians" were harmed.

NYT Middle East
Jul 09, 2026

Final Stage of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Funeral Begins After Delay
Thousands gathered for the procession in Mashhad for the supreme leader, who was killed in the first U.S.-Israeli attacks of the war. Hours earlier, the United States and Iran traded strikes.

NYT Middle East
Jul 09, 2026

War-weary Gulf Arab countries hit by new Iranian attacks.
Iran

NYT Middle East
Jul 09, 2026

Final Stage of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Weeklong Funeral Is Delayed
The Iranian authorities said the funeral procession in Mashhad for the former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would start late. Hours earlier, the United States and Iran traded strikes.

NYT Middle East
Jul 09, 2026

‘Do You Love Me' Review: Images of a Beirut Beyond War
The director Lana Daher creates a complex emotional portrait of Lebanon with found footage assembled into a 75-minute film of memory, trauma and life.

NYT Middle East
Jul 09, 2026

Tanker Attacks Risk Overplaying Iran's Hand, Analysts say
Iran's history shows it is willing to dig in, even when it may suffer big losses.

NYT Middle East
Jul 08, 2026

U.S. Begins Second Day of Strikes Against Iran
President Trump said earlier that a cease-fire was over and warned that the United States would probably hit Iran "hard."

NYT Middle East
Jul 08, 2026

Divisions Festered Within Iran Over Talks With the U.S.
Iran's president and foreign minister were physically attacked this week by supporters of a hard-line faction that vehemently opposes any deal with the United States.

NYT Middle East
Jul 08, 2026

Iran Truce ‘Over,' Trump Says, as He Threatens More Strikes
A wave of U.S. attacks were followed by Iranian strikes, halting ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz again. Oil prices rose sharply.

NYT Middle East
Jul 08, 2026

As U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Frays, Trump Faces a Muddled War and Unpalatable Options
The president appears to be confronting the consequences of a cease-fire deal cobbled together in haste, with little movement toward resolving the key issues driving the conflict.

NYT Middle East
Jul 08, 2026

Oil Market Calm Shattered by Fresh Hostilities Between US and Iran
Oil prices are likely to remain volatile as long as the United States and Iran are unable to resolve the status of the Strait of Hormuz.

NYT Middle East
Jul 08, 2026

In Israel, Rahm Emanuel Calls for End of Unconditional U.S. Support
The former Chicago mayor, a Democrat exploring a 2028 presidential run, delivered a speech in Tel Aviv that was sharply critical of Benjamin Netanyahu.

NYT Middle East
Jul 08, 2026

Iraqis Turn Out in Droves to Mourn Khamenei and Show Solidarity
In the cities of Najaf and Karbala, home to two of Shiite Islam's holiest sites, hundreds of thousands attended commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who extended Iran's influence in Iraq.

NYT Middle East
Jul 08, 2026

Iran targets sites in Bahrain and Kuwait.


NYT Middle East
Jul 08, 2026

Iraqis Turn Out in Droves to Mourn Khamenei in Show of Solidarity
In the cities of Najaf and Karbala, home to two of Shiite Islam's holiest sites, hundreds of thousands attended commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who extended Iran's influence in Iraq.

NYT Middle East
Jul 08, 2026

Iran's holy city of Mashhad prepares for Khamenei's burial.
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NYT Middle East
Jul 08, 2026

At Iran's Funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei, Mourners Bid an Emotional Farewell
Millions of Iranians descended on Tehran to pay their respects to the slain supreme leader.

NYT Middle East
Jul 07, 2026

As Israel Loses Support in the U.S., Rahm Emanuel Criticizes Netanyahu
The former Chicago mayor, a Democrat exploring a 2028 presidential run, is in Tel Aviv calling for an end to unconditional U.S. support of Israel.

NYT Middle East
Jul 07, 2026

U.S. Strikes Iran and Reimposes Sanctions After Tanker Attacks
The military operation came hours after the U.S. Treasury revoked a waiver allowing global sales of Iranian oil.

NYT Middle East
Jul 07, 2026

Iran's Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Threaten Oil Flow
The strikes by Iran and the attacks and re-imposition of sanctions by the U.S. came weeks after the countries agreed to try to find a lasting end to their hostilities.

NYT Middle East
Jul 07, 2026

The Symbols We Saw at Khamenei's Funeral
Abdi Latif Dahir, a Middle East correspondent for The Times, explains the messages behind recurring symbols at the dayslong funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

NYT Middle East
Jul 07, 2026

Lawsuit Alleges Trump Administration Gave Iran Details on Asylum Seekers
A new lawsuit filed in the District of Columbia states that the administration allowed Iranian officials to "select" which Iranians seeking refuge in the United States would be expelled.

NYT Middle East
Jul 07, 2026

A Supreme Leader's Final Crowds
What you could see when Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin was being driven to a public space in Tehran.

NYT Middle East
Jul 07, 2026

Mass Mournings In Qom, Where Khamenei Ruled Supreme Over Iran's Clerics
The ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, held at a site considered sacred by many Shiites, was the latest step in a weeklong funeral organized by Iran's government.

NYT Middle East
Jul 07, 2026

Macron Continues With Syria Visit Despite Explosions Near His Hotel in Damascus
President Emmanuel Macron of France signaled confidence in Syria's leaders by staying overnight in the capital and continuing his visit despite blasts near his hotel.

NYT Middle East
Jul 07, 2026

What Our Reporter Saw in Tehran: A Human Tide of Mourners
After days of public mourning ceremonies in the Iranian capital, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin arrived in Tehran's Azadi Square. This is what I saw covering the miles-long procession on Monday.

NYT Middle East
Jul 07, 2026

Iran's Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Test Cease-Fire and Threaten Oil Flow
A U.S. official said Iranian missiles struck two commercial ships. There was no immediate comment from Iranian officials on the reported attacks.

NYT Middle East
Jul 07, 2026

Iranian Strikes on Ships Test Cease-Fire and Threaten Energy Flows in Gulf
A U.S. official said Iranian missiles struck two commercial ships. There was no immediate comment from Iranian officials on the reported attacks.

NYT Middle East
Jul 07, 2026

Explosions Hit Damascus During Macron Visit
Blasts occurred near the hotel where President Emmanuel Macron of France was staying. French officials said that he was not hurt and that his schedule in Syria would continue as planned.

NYT Middle East
Jul 07, 2026

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Slain Leader, Is Mourned in Qom
The ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, held at a site considered sacred by many Shiites, was the latest step in a weeklong funeral organized by Iran's government.

NYT Middle East
Jul 07, 2026

Explosions Hit Damascus as Macron Visits
Blasts occurred near the hotel where President Emmanuel Macron of France was staying. French officials said that he was not hurt and that his schedule in Syria would continue as planned.

NYT Middle East
Jul 07, 2026

New Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Test U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire
A U.S. official said Iranian missiles struck two commercial ships. There was no immediate comment from Iranian officials on the reported attacks.

NYT Middle East
Jul 07, 2026

Joining a Human Tide of Mourners Flowing Through Tehran's Streets
After days of public mourning ceremonies in the Iranian capital, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin arrived in Tehran's Azadi Square. This is what I saw covering the miles-long procession on Monday.

NYT Middle East
Jul 06, 2026

Iranians Mourn a Slain Leader, and Call for Vengeance
Million of people filled the streets of Iran to bid farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the war with the United States and Israel.

NYT Middle East
Jul 06, 2026

Turkey Hosts NATO Summit While Cracking Down on Critics
In the weeks leading up to the two-day event, the Turkish authorities blocked websites, jailed scores of people over allegations of terrorism and arrested a prominent comedian.

NYT Middle East
Jul 06, 2026

At Khamenei's funeral, mourners call for revenge.
Mourners

NYT Middle East
Jul 06, 2026

Families of Iranians Killed by Government Dismayed by Leader's Funeral Pageantry
Critics of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's brutal rule have been angered by the scale of the commemorations being held to honor his life.

NYT Middle East
Jul 06, 2026

Iran to Bury Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Holy City of Mashhad
The city of three million people is home to a gold-domed shrine that Shiite Muslims revere as Iran's most sacred site. The final ceremony will take place there on Thursday.

NYT Middle East
Jul 06, 2026

Former Syrian Officials Found Guilty in Torture of Pro-Democracy Protesters
The case against the two men, who have been living in Austria since 2015, was one of the first that the country has brought under the principle of universal jurisdiction.

NYT Middle East
Jul 06, 2026

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NYT Middle East
Jul 06, 2026

The Iranian authorities go all out to stage an elaborate weeklong spectacle.


NYT Middle East
Jul 06, 2026

Ships Are Moving In and Out of the Persian Gulf, Easing Oil Prices
A recovery in oil flows from the Persian Gulf and a pledge by OPEC Plus to pump more crude have put downward pressure on energy prices.

NYT Middle East
Jul 06, 2026

Khamenei's funeral draws mourners from across Iran's regional network.
From Lebanon to cities across Pakistan, gatherings and marches are expected to show his reach.

NYT Middle East
Jul 06, 2026

As Mourners for Khamenei Descend on Tehran, Many Residents Take Flight
Some residents have escaped the city and posted photos of their getaways on social media — a reminder that not all Iranians are mourning the death of Ayatollah Khamenei.

NYT Middle East
Jul 06, 2026

The Funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran's new leaders are commemorating Ayatollah Khamenei, who was killed on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war against the country, with a funeral unlike any other in the country's recent history.

NYT Middle East
Jul 06, 2026

As Trump Cools on NATO, Turkey Hosts Summit Meeting
As President Trump cools on the alliance, its members see Turkey's large military and vibrant defense sector as assets.

NYT Middle East
Jul 06, 2026

Erdogan-Trump Friendship Can Help NATO, Turkey's Foreign Minister Says
In an interview, Turkey's top diplomat, Hakan Fidan, said the relationship between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Trump could ease NATO tensions.

NYT Middle East
Jul 05, 2026

Israel's Government Threatens to Ignore a Top Court Ruling
A resolution by the country's cabinet escalated a long-running conflict between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the country's judiciary. A senior government official later walked that back.

NYT Middle East
Jul 05, 2026

Exhausted by Iran War, Tehran Transforms for Khamenei's Funeral
Throughout the capital, the government is using Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral to project strength at a time of great uncertainty for Iran.

NYT Middle East
Jul 05, 2026

At Site Where Iran's Slain Leader Lies, Some See a Symbol of His Failures
The complex where mourners are paying their respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei this weekend is unfinished after nearly 40 years. Critics say it is emblematic of the unfulfilled promises of his rule.

NYT Middle East
Jul 05, 2026

OPEC Plus Pledges to Pump More Even as Oil Prices Fall
The cartel's decision comes as U.S.-Iran talks to end the war have eased pressure on oil supplies, even as broader market and political volatility persists.

NYT Middle East
Jul 05, 2026

Mourners Chant ‘Revenge' at Funeral Prayers for Iran's Slain Supreme Leader
On the second day of public mourning for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February, there was still no sign of his son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei.

NYT Middle East
Jul 05, 2026

What We Saw at Ayatollah Khamenei's Funeral
Our Middle East correspondent Abdi Latif Dahir attended the first day of funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the former supreme leader of Iran who was killed by U.S. and Israeli air strikes in February.

NYT Middle East
Jul 04, 2026

Huge Crowds Mass in Tehran for Ayatollah's State Funeral
As days of public mourning ceremonies began, Iranians viewed the casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the U.S.-Israeli attacks.

NYT Middle East
Jul 04, 2026

The Funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei
Iran's new leaders are commemorating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli war against the country, with a funeral unlike any other in recent history.

NYT Middle East
Jul 04, 2026

The funeral comes amid fraught, sluggish U.S.-Iran peace talks.


NYT Middle East
Jul 04, 2026

When Iran Last Buried a Supreme Leader, There Was Chaos


NYT Middle East
Jul 04, 2026

Will Iran's New Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, Attend His Father's Funeral?
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since March, after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in an Israeli strike.

NYT Middle East
Jul 04, 2026

Iran Projects Unity to the World While Pursuing a Crackdown at Home
The country's security service has continued to target civil society and dissidents, including thousands of arrests since the launch of the U.S.-Israeli war in February.

NYT Middle East
Jul 04, 2026

What to Know About Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as His Funeral Services Begin in Iran
Iran's longstanding supreme leader concentrated power, presided over crackdowns and built an armed proxy network that projected influence across the Middle East.

NYT Middle East
Jul 04, 2026

Momentary Unity at a Funeral Masks Deep Divisions Among Iran's Leaders
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's absence has raised questions inside Iranian political circles about who is really running the country and allowed open divisions to fester.

NYT Middle East
Jul 04, 2026

Iran, projecting unity to the world, pursues a crackdown at home.
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NYT Middle East
Jul 04, 2026

Funeral Procession for Khamenei Will Visit 5 Cities in Iran and Iraq
After lying in state in Tehran, Mr. Khamenei's body will be taken to some of the holiest sites in Shiite Islam during a four-day procession that is expected to draw millions.

NYT Middle East
Jul 03, 2026

It's Day 1 of the Supreme Leader's Funeral, and Allies Gather in Iran
Foreign dignitaries paid their respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday as days of ceremonies got underway.

NYT Middle East
Jul 03, 2026

It's Day 1 of the Supreme Leader's Funeral, and Allies Descend on Iran
Foreign dignitaries from China, Russia, Pakistan and elsewhere are set to pay respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday as days of ceremonies get underway.

NYT Middle East
Jul 03, 2026

Allies Converge on Iran as Funeral Ceremonies for Supreme Leader Begin
Foreign dignitaries from China, Russia, Pakistan and elsewhere are set to pay respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday as days of ceremonies get underway.

NYT Middle East
Jul 03, 2026

Why One Global Shipping Choke Point Isn't a Blueprint for Another
The Strait of Malacca may be a model for how Oman and Iran could collect fees in the Strait of Hormuz, but the differences between the waterways are vast.

NYT Middle East
Jul 02, 2026

U.S. Officials Believed Israel Was Plotting to Kill Iranian Negotiators
Any Israeli attempt to kill Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister, or Mohammad Ghalibaf, the Parliament speaker, would have derailed peace talks, American officials feared.

NYT Middle East
Jul 02, 2026

Bomb Explodes at Damascus Cafe, Killing at Least 6
The blast, near the Syrian capital's main courthouse, underscored the country's persistent instability as its leaders try to chart a path out of years of dictatorship and war.

NYT Middle East
Jul 02, 2026

U.S. Restarts Shipments of Dollars to Iraq, Pausing Pressure
The Trump administration had halted the deliveries as part of its efforts to pressure the Baghdad government to distance itself from Iran.

NYT Middle East
Jul 02, 2026

Bomb Explodes at Damascus Cafe, Killing at Least 4
The blast, near the Syrian capital's main courthouse, underscored the country's persistent insecurity.

NYT Middle East
Jul 02, 2026

U.S. Hopes for Investment in Iran Would Break With Decades of History
Senior U.S. officials have said Iran would be richly rewarded for changing its stance on the United States. Iran's leaders have rejected such a bargain in the past.

NYT Middle East
Jul 02, 2026

Iran Prepares to Bury Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Killed at Iran War's Outset
Long-delayed funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed during U.S.-Israeli strikes at the war's outset, are set to begin Friday. For the regime, it is a critical moment to demonstrate that it has endured.

NYT Middle East
Jul 02, 2026

Mass Mournings,6 Days and 2 Countries: Iran Prepares to Bury Supreme Leader
Long-delayed funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed during U.S.-Israeli strikes at the war's outset, are set to begin Friday. For the regime, it is a critical moment to demonstrate that it has endured.

NYT Middle East
Jul 02, 2026

U.S. Says Iran May Swap Ideology For Investment. History Shows Otherwise
Senior U.S. officials have said Iran would be richly rewarded for changing its stance on the United States. Iran's leaders have rejected such a bargain in the past.

NYT Middle East
Jul 02, 2026

U.S. Resumes Dollar Transfers to Iraq After Monthslong Suspension
The Trump administration had halted the shipments to Iraq as part of its efforts to pressure the Baghdad government to distance itself from Iran.

NYT Middle East
Jul 01, 2026

How the Iran War Ignited a Clash Between Trump and the Saudi Crown Prince
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pressed President Trump earlier to cripple Iran. But as Iran asserted its power, the prince urged a cease-fire, and is now pursuing his security priorities.

NYT Middle East
Jul 01, 2026

U.S. and Iran Set to Hold Indirect Talks After Trading Attacks: What to Know
Negotiators are in Qatar for indirect talks and ship traffic has risen in the Strait of Hormuz, even as Tehran and Washington remain far apart on key issues. Here's what to know.

NYT Middle East
Jul 01, 2026

Trump Suggestion of a Syrian Crackdown on Hezbollah Confounds Many in Mideast
During peace talks, President Trump repeatedly floated the idea that Syria could help subdue Hezbollah in Lebanon. The proposal revived bitter memories.

NYT Middle East
Jul 01, 2026

Turkey as a Tango Destination? A Reporter Was Living That Story.
A Times journalist profiled Istanbul's thriving tango scene after finding herself transformed by the dance.

NYT Middle East
Jun 30, 2026

Stocks Notch Strongest Quarter Since 2020
The S&P 500 rose almost 15 percent for the three months through June, and many stock analysts remain optimistic that corporate earnings driven by artificial intelligence will keep growing.

NYT Middle East
Jun 30, 2026

Stocks Are on Course for Best Quarter Since 2020
Iran and the United States were set for further talks after a spurt of hostilities had underscored the uncertainty surrounding attempts to strike a lasting peace deal.

NYT Middle East
Jun 30, 2026

With New Seizures, Value of the Met's Looted Artifacts Tops $95 Million
The Manhattan district attorney's office said it secured the return of dozens of ancient artifacts in June, after a process that the museum described as collaborative.

NYT Middle East
Jun 30, 2026

After U.S.-Iran War, Oman Is Said to Propose Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan
Under the proposal, Iran and Oman would collect payment for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials and diplomats with knowledge of the matter.

NYT Middle East
Jun 30, 2026

The 1968 Pact on Shipping Routes in the Strait of Hormuz That Iran Is Rejecting
For decades, a maritime agreement negotiated by Iran and Oman has governed the main pathways through the strait.

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