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Trump’s Gulf Allies Do Not Want Him to Bomb Iran
ByVivian Nereim January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

While several of the Gulf Arab countries harbor little love for Iran, they worry that the consequences of rising tensions could blow back on them.

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Iran’s Leaders May Survive Protests. But Anger Will Likely Persist.
BySteven Erlanger January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Its security forces have brutally defended the Islamic Republic, but the protests show that many Iranians consider it stagnant and ideologically hollow.

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U.S. to Name Palestinian Committee to Run Gaza
ByAdam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman January 13, 2026January 14, 2026

Officials said the body’s leadership could be announced as soon as Wednesday, but U.S. efforts to shape postwar Gaza by disarming Hamas have faced hurdles.

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Trump Explores Diplomacy With Iran While Weighing Strikes, Officials Say
ByEdward Wong and Tyler Pager January 12, 2026January 13, 2026

The Pentagon is presenting a wider range of strike options to the president than previously reported. Targets could include Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missile sites.

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Yemeni Forces, Backed by Saudi Arabia, Reclaim Territory From Separatists
BySaeed Al-Batati and Vivian Nereim January 4, 2026January 4, 2026

An offensive by Yemeni government-allied forces appeared to turn the tide in a conflict that has become a proxy clash between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

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Gaza Aid Groups Face Suspensions Under New Israeli Rules
ByEphrat Livni December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

The organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, have resisted providing Israel with detailed information about their workers.

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Zero Hour for the Middle East
ByRoger Cohen, David Guttenfelder, Saher Alghorra, Daniel Berehulak and Nanna Heitmann December 28, 2025December 28, 2025

After more than a decade of wars, from Syria to Gaza, the Middle East is exhausted by conflict. Is it ready to find another way?

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The Truce Is 2 Months Old. So Why Have Hundreds of Gazans Been Killed?
ByDavid M. Halbfinger, Bilal Shbair, Aaron Boxerman and Saher Alghorra December 24, 2025December 25, 2025

Since the cease-fire took effect, Israel says it has targeted only militants. But death can come for Gazans while on a family outing or sleeping in a tent.

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Libyan Military’s Chief of Staff and 4 Others Are Killed in Plane Crash in Turkey
ByEphrat Livni, Safak Timur and Islam Al-Atrash December 23, 2025

The internationally recognized government of Libya confirmed the deaths of Lt. Gen. Mohamed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, the army chief of staff, and other officers flying home after a meeting in Turkey.

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Libyan Military’s Chief of Staff and 4 Others Are Killed in Plane Crash in Turkey
ByEphrat Livni, Safak Timur and Islam Al-Atrash December 23, 2025December 23, 2025

The internationally recognized government of Libya confirmed the deaths of Lt. Gen. Mohamed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, the army chief of general staff, and other officers flying home after a meeting in Turkey.

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