Middle East

Middle East

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US-Iran: more than four decades of enmity

Today (11 April), the arch-foes are set to hold talks in Islamabad to end more than a month of war in the Middle East, as a fragile ceasefire holds despite deep mutual mistrust.

A view of Lebanese Middle East Airlines aeroplanes on the tarmac at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, amid flight cancellations and escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, in Beirut, Lebanon, 31 March 2026. REUTERS

Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says

Damaged buildings at Kafr Kila following Israeli army activity across the border between Israel and Lebanon, as seen from Metula on the Israeli side of the border, April 9, 2026. Photo: Reuters

US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters/File

Trump says US military to stay deployed near Iran until 'real agreement' reached

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Over-reliance on Middle East fuel poses risk to economic growth: Finance minister

People gather as rescuers work at the site of an Israeli strike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the US-Israel conflict with Iran continues, in the Jnah area in Beirut, Lebanon, April 5, 2026. Photo: Reuetrs

At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif. Photo: UNB

Iran should declare victory and end conflict, says former FM Zarif

Tankers are seen off the coast of the Fujairah, as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, 3 March, 2026. Photo: Reuters

UN to vote on Hormuz resolution as China opposes authorization of force

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The future of Middle East: War, dependence and the emergence of a new order

A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, US, 11 June 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman//File Photo

Oil rises as investors reassess Middle East ceasefire prospects

A view of a residential building that was damaged by a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 23, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Tehran taunts White House as US reportedly sends Iran plan to end war

A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, US, 11 June 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman//File Photo

Oil prices drop on prospect of Middle East ceasefire easing supply disruption

The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington, US, 3 March 2022. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

US expected to send thousands more soldiers to Middle East, sources say