Middle East – Page 3 – War Watch

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Trump Says He Postponed a ‘Very Major Attack’ on Iran, Leaving Mideast on Edge
ByEuan Ward May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

President Trump threatened “another big hit” on Iran, saying the country had days to return to the negotiating table, as Pakistan continued its mediation efforts to end the war.

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Trump Says Iran’s Response to Latest U.S. Proposal ‘Totally Unacceptable’
ByAaron Boxerman and Adam Sella May 10, 2026May 11, 2026

The United States and Iran have been discussing a 30-day extension to their cease-fire and a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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As Stockpiles Fall, U.S. Sells More Missiles Worth $17 Billion to Gulf Nations
ByEdward Wong May 7, 2026May 8, 2026

The United States and its partners have burned through an enormous amount of air defense missiles in the Iran war, and production is slow.

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Trump and Rubio Insist Iran War Is Over, Even as Missiles Fly During Cease-Fire
ByDavid E. Sanger May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

The White House is turning to rhetorical leaps as President Trump tries to put the biggest political crisis of his presidency behind him.

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The Cheap Guided Rockets U.S. Forces Use Against Iranian Drones
ByJohn Ismay May 5, 2026

Called the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, it adds laser guidance to a weapon first used in the Korean War.

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Trump Says U.S. Will Help Stranded Ships Leave Strait of Hormuz
ByZolan Kanno-Youngs and David E. Sanger May 3, 2026May 4, 2026

President Trump offered few details on how the new program, which he called Project Freedom, would work, but said interference would be dealt with “forcefully.”

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China Seeks an Advantage With Both Trump and Iran as War Evolves
ByEdward Wong May 3, 2026May 4, 2026

With President Trump’s visit to Beijing looming, China is pushing Iran to negotiate even as its companies export material that could be used by Iran’s military.

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U.S. Fast-Tracks Arms Deals Valued at $8.6 Billion to Mideast Partners
ByAaron Boxerman and Edward Wong May 2, 2026May 2, 2026

The Persian Gulf countries and Israel have faced repeated Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The State Department move bypassed congressional review.

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How the War in Iran is Affecting Africa’s Economy and Fuel Supply
ByJohn Eligon, Golden Matonga and Matthew Mpoke Bigg April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Despite the fragile cease-fire in the Middle East, many Africans say they are bracing for tougher times ahead and making difficult decisions about the future.

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Gallows Humor Provides Respite From Mideast Wars
ByAbdi Latif Dahir April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Arab digital creators on social media are turning out edgy material to cope with the conflicts and bring levity to a pain that often feels too raw.

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