The latest news, analysis and opinion on the developing conflict in the Middle East.
Iran-backed Yemeni militants renew campaign against commercial vessels in strategic waterway
Businesses are reopening and residents returning to the city as shaky ceasefire brings an end to devastating 12-day conflict
Tehran expected to quickly implement proposal ending work with IAEA and suspending treaty commitments
Open source intelligence and social media posts gave market participants confidence to sell despite turmoil
US and Israeli campaign to defang Iran could herald a fresh era of instability for the region
Tel Aviv indices are best-performing markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa over past month
Even without regime change, the Israel-Iran war could profoundly reshape Iran
Israel claimed ceasefire that went into effect on Tuesday morning had been broken by Tehran
US president denounces violations of fragile truce by both sides
Even without toppling the regime, Israel and the US’s assault is set to bring sweeping change rivalling the 1979 revolution
Overseas workers moved to an oasis of prosperity and security in the region. Then the explosions started
Tehran could react to the war by withdrawing from the non-proliferation treaty and covertly pursuing a bomb
Tentative truce seeks to bring an end to destructive 12-day conflict that has reshaped Middle East
Israel and Iran remain bitter enemies so this is more likely to be a pause in the fighting than a lasting peace
The Middle East conflict has again exposed how reliant Europe is on imported gas
Crude price swings in volatile trading after Israel warns of new missile fire from Iran
And commodity prices
Shifting US foreign policy priorities are putting new pressure on European allies
President claims another Middle East war has ended — just days after the US joined it
US president makes statement just hours after Tehran launched missiles at American base in Qatar
US president outlines plans to end hostilities hours after Iran gave early notice of its plan to launch missiles at an American military base in Qatar
Qatari base is Washington’s largest and arguably most important military outpost in the Middle East
BP, TotalEnergies and Eni evacuate ‘some foreign personnel’ following US air strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
Direct hit on infamous Evin jail, known for holding political prisoners, sparks outrage in the Islamic republic
Brent crude jumps to five-month high before sliding in volatile trading
Islamic republic’s Basij force has spearheaded crackdown in which hundreds of alleged collaborators have been arrested