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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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U.S. Strikes Military Sites in Iran for Second Time in 3 Days
ByEric Schmitt May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

As a potential cease-fire hangs in the balance, an official said the strikes were in self-defense, with targets including four one-way attack drones launched by Iran.

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To Make a Deal With Trump, Iran Wants Billions of Its Money Unfrozen
ByEphrat Livni May 27, 2026May 28, 2026

The money has become a sticking point in talks, with Iran insisting that meaningful negotiations cannot begin without the funds’ release.

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Residents Watch as Israeli War Planes Circle Over Southern Lebanon
ByAbdi Latif Dahir May 27, 2026May 28, 2026

Israel has intensified its deadly military campaign against Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, in recent days, striking targets across Lebanon.

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Iran Threatens to Renew Strikes Against U.S. Amid Push for Diplomatic Deal
ByMax Bearak, Erika Solomon, Euan Ward and Michael Levenson May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

The warnings came after U.S. forces struck military sites in Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that negotiations to end the war were continuing.

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Trump’s Pressure Had Little Effect on Iran’s Terms for a Peace Deal
ByAaron Boxerman May 25, 2026May 30, 2026

President Trump had sought to force Tehran to accept American demands for a peace deal with a mixture of threats and military operations.

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Even After a Strait of Hormuz Deal, Moving 1,500 Ships Won’t Be Easy
ByJenny Gross May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

An agreement to reopen the waterway would be followed by a complicated process of navigating a backlog of vessels stranded for nearly three months.

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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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Fears Grow That Iran May Be Using Proxy Groups Beyond Mideast
ByAaron Boxerman, Neil MacFarquhar and Falih Hassan May 16, 2026May 16, 2026

The charges against Mohammad al-Saadi in the United States have raised concerns that Iran could be working with its proxies to stage attacks outside the region.

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Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock
ByAmy Fan and Rebecca F. Elliott May 16, 2026May 22, 2026

An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.

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