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The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump’s Call to Expand Abraham Accords
ByVivian Nereim, Isabel Kershner and Elian Peltier May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

The president said more countries should be required to recognize Israel as part of a deal to end the war with Iran. Analysts say the chances of that happening are close to zero.

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Shock of Iran war unites Middle East rivals in pushing Trump towards peace
BySaeed Shah in Islamabad May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

Region adapting to diminished US power after Washington fails to land knockout blow on Tehran or safeguard alliesMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe shock of the Iran war and its fallout has driven rivals in the Middle East to get behind a peace deal,…

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Jordanians Struggle as Mideast Wars Scare Tourists Away
ByRaja Abdulrahim, Rana F. Sweis and Laura Boushnak May 2, 2026

Though Jordan mostly sat out the conflicts, its tourism high season was nearly wiped out at popular sites. Visitors canceled flights, hotels and tours.

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Arab World Faces ‘Profound’ Economic Crisis From Iran War, U.N. Agency Warns
ByErika Solomon March 31, 2026

An economic simulation warned that the region’s economy could lose more than $190 billion in just one month, and that Gulf states that have often bankrolled reconstruction efforts will be less able to help.

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Gulf countries warn of rising threat from Iran-backed militias and proxies
ByHannah Ellis-Petersen in Dubai March 28, 2026

Fears grow that Tehran may start activating sleeper cells across Middle East as part of war with US and IsraelMiddle East crisis – live updatesGulf countries have raised concerns over the prospect of attacks by Iran-backed militias and proxy armed grou…

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Trump Officials Bypass Congress to Sell Weapons to U.A.E., Kuwait and Jordan
ByMegan Mineiro and Edward Wong March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Some of the proposed sales, valued at more than $23 billion, were under review, while others were never sent to Congress. The administration is pushing them through without congressional approval.

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Oil Prices and Stocks Swing Wildly as Iran and Israel Launch New Strikes
ByAaron Boxerman, Farnaz Fassihi, Richard Pérez-Peña and Thomas Fuller March 9, 2026

Oil prices and stocks initially swung wildly, and Iran’s foreign minister promised “surprises,” calling the strikes against his country “Operation Epic Mistake.”

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Oil Prices and Stocks Swing Wildly as Iran and Israel Launch New Strikes
ByAaron Boxerman, Farnaz Fassihi, Richard Pérez-Peña and Thomas Fuller March 9, 2026

Oil prices and stocks initially swung wildly, and Iran’s foreign minister promised “surprises,” calling the strikes against his country “Operation Epic Mistake.”

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Ukraine sent drone experts to protect US bases in Jordan, says Zelenskyy
ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor March 9, 2026

Interceptor drones and operators deployed to Middle East after ‘requests for help from 11 countries neighbouring Iran’Middle East crisis – live updatesUkraine’s president has said he dispatched interceptor drones and operators to protect US bases in Jo…

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Ukraine Helps U.S. Bases in the Mideast With Stopping Drones
ByKim Barker March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

As the war in Iran spreads, Kyiv is eagerly offering its hard-won expertise and advanced technology to counter Iranian drones.

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