Trump says no Iran strikes before midterms amid ‘productive’ talks Washington and Tehran continue indirect talks mediated by Qatar to end the seven-month war. Iran
Analysis As pro-Palestinian candidates gain ground, will AIPAC's influence wane? The American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s influence has weakened in the Democratic Party and may also be at risk among Republicans. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
AIPAC to oppose El-Sayed after major Michigan primary victory The America Israel Public Affairs Committee said it will work to oppose Abdul El-Sayed’s “radical anti-Israel agenda” as his opponent seeks to paint him as extreme. United States
Abdul el-Sayed becomes first Muslim-American to win Michigan Senate primary Sayed made supporting Palestinians and criticism of Israel and the Iran war a big part of his campaign, and he has not explicitly endorsed democratic socialism like other progressives in the Democratic Party. United States
Analysis Why Mamdani concluded he can’t arrest Israel’s PM Netanyahu By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Analysis Could Trump’s second term herald new era of US-Saudi arms trade? With Donald Trump back in the White House, US-Saudi defense relations are poised to revert to a more transactional approach, marked by expansive arms deals and a focus on economic and strategic interests. By Francesco Schiavi In Bologna, reporting on security, defense, economy, governance
US presses charges in alleged Iran IRGC plot to kill Trump: What we know The US Department of Justice unsealed on Friday the details of a criminal case in connection with an IRGC-backed plot to kill President-elect Donald Trump. United States
How pro-Iran armed groups reacted to Trump's victory Representatives from Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis doubt that the US president-elect will fulfill his campaign promise to end the ongoing wars in the region. Lebanon
Erdogan invites Trump to Turkey, seeking end to US-Syrian Kurd alliance The Turkish president described his conversation with the US president-elect as “sincere,” revealing that it had taken place while Donald Trump was at a family dinner that included Elon Musk. Turkey
Analysis Gaza and Lebanon for Iran: Inside Netanyahu’s gamble on Donald Trump Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clearly has high hopes for President-elect Donald Trump, but is nervously watching the new administration take shape. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
How did Middle East wars impact US House, Senate races? The conflicts in the Middle East shaped Republican and Democratic campaign trails across the country. United States
Israel strikes Beirut as Trump's in-law seeks to lead Lebanon file The strikes came as Massad Boulos, a Lebanese-American businessman and aide to president-elect Donald Trump, said he would take over the indirect negotiations between Israel and Hezbollah to end the war in Lebanon. Lebanon
As leverage wanes, what can lame-duck Biden accomplish in Middle East? As it seeks end-of-term wins in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, the Biden administration must contend with an Israeli leader accused of waiting out the clock. United States
Turkey’s Erdogan congratulates 'friend' Trump, but can bond survive friction over Gaza, Syria’s Kurds? Despite occasional spats, Trump and Erdogan got along famously during the former president's first term. Turkey
Israeli settlers, ultra-Orthodox celebrate Donald Trump’s victory Believing that newly elected Donald Trump will support their political agenda, leaders of the Israeli settler movement prayed and thanked god for the former president's election victory. Israel
'Unpredictable consequences:' How Iran reacted to Trump's victory An Iranian government spokesperson was dismissive of Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election. Iran
Middle East markets rally after Donald Trump's election victory Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index, the TASI, gained 0.9%, while Dubai's main share index gained 0.5%. The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, a key player in the region’s stock markets, gained 0.4%. United States
