Middle East Archives

An Emirates airline plane at an airport.

Business News

Emirates Airline Reports 66% Drop in Profits Amid War and Rising Fuel Costs

Emirates Group’s profits fell significantly due to high fuel prices and disruptions from the Middle East conflict.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking at a podium.

News Politics

Israeli Opposition Criticizes Netanyahu After US Democrats Gain Control of Congress

Leaders in Israel’s opposition claim Prime Minister Netanyahu is harming ties with the US following the midterm elections.

President Donald Trump speaking to reporters at his residence.

News

Trump Claims US Has One or Two Remaining Targets in Iran Amid Ongoing Tensions

President Trump states the US has largely diminished Iran’s military capabilities but identifies one or two targets left.

Iran's foreign ministry building in Tehran

News Politics

Iran Dismisses Impact of Israeli Elections Amid Rising Tensions

Iran’s foreign ministry claims the results of the Israeli elections will not change their stance.

News

US Orders Non-Essential Embassy Staff and Families to Leave Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has ordered non-essential embassy staff and their families to evacuate Saudi Arabia amid ongoing attacks from Yemen’s Houthis.

Map of the Middle East showing Yemen and Saudi Arabia

News World

Iran Rejects Saudi Claims of Involvement in Houthi Attacks on Kingdom

Iran denies accusations from Saudi Arabia of supporting Houthi assaults amid ongoing conflict.

Saudi Arabia's skyline with oil refineries in the background.

Business News

Saudi Arabia’s Economy Expected to Shrink Amid Ongoing Conflict

The International Monetary Fund warns of a 3.3% contraction in Saudi Arabia’s economy due to escalating attacks.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaking at an event.

News Politics

Trump Doubts China and Russia Are Assisting Iran Amid Tensions

President Trump expressed skepticism about claims that China and Russia are aiding Iran.

News Politics

US Secretary of State Claims Iran Has Lost Control of Hormuz Strait

Marco Rubio says Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz is weakened amid economic struggles.

Business News

Oil Prices Climb as Stock Markets Decline Amid Tensions in Strait of Hormuz

Concerns over increased attacks in the Strait of Hormuz drive oil prices up while global stock markets fall.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaking at a cabinet meeting.

News

Iran Receives US Response to Proposal Aimed at Ending Middle East Conflict

Iran’s Foreign Minister announced the country has received a US response to its peace proposal.

Vessels anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz.

News World

Iran Threatens New Attacks While Awaiting US Response on Strait of Hormuz

Iran is ramping up threats against regional infrastructure as it waits for a US response to its proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.