Middle East Minute by AL-MONITOR

Recent episodes

1. Egypt targeted for first time, Pakistan insists US-Iran talks alive

   Jul 30, 20263 min

   Kuwait said a worker at a Chinese company was killed and Jordan reported a new wave of Iranian missiles after the US conducted strikes across southern Iran. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

2. Iraqi militias say at least 20 killed after US-Saudi strikes

   Jul 29, 20263 min

   The US and Saudi Arabia carried out the strikes following militias firing drones at the kingdom and another IRGC attack on American forces in Jordan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

3. Trump meets Netanyahu for 8th time with Iran, Lebanon on agenda

   Jul 28, 20263 min

   Oman reportedly presented Iran a plan for regional management of the Strait of Hormuz and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi hopes to build energy ties with Turkey during his visit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

4. Oil prices drop after US pauses Iran strikes

   Jul 27, 20263 min

   Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Washington for talks with US President Donald Trump amid tensions between the two over Iran. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

5. 4 Palestinians, 1 Israeli killed in West Bank shooting

   Jul 24, 20263 min

   The Turkish opposition is seeking to create a new political party and US President Donald Trump said he is considering major combat operations against Iran. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

6. Oman seeks to mediate in Yemen as Houthis claim attack on Saudi tankers

   Jul 23, 20263 min

   The US and Saudi Arabia officially signed their nuclear power deal and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi made his first trip to Iran. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

7. US and Saudi Arabia to sign nuclear agreement

   Jul 22, 20263 min

   Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran is “not serious” about talks as the US completed an 11th consecutive night of strikes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

8. US sends air reinforcements to region as Yemen’s Houthis up threats

   Jul 21, 20263 min

   Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss Hezbollah disarmament and the planned Israeli withdrawal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

9. Lebanon President starts US visit, first since 2009

   Jul 20, 20263 min

   Iran said it received proposals from mediators as tit-for-tat strikes with the US escalate following the deaths of two American soldiers in Jordan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

10. Iran hits Kuwait desalination plant, strikes Syria for first time

    Jul 17, 20263 min

    Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi hopes to attract major investment during a US-Iraq business forum. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

11. Syria says it seized Hezbollah weapons at Iraqi border

    Jul 16, 20263 min

    The US expanded its strikes on Iran overnight, targeting areas in the north after previously focusing on the coast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

12. Iraqi PM and Trump agree on Sept. 30 US troop withdrawal

    Jul 15, 20263 min

    Iran is calling on Kuwait to expel US forces as the conflict over Hormuz heats up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

13. Iraq’s Zaidi meets Trump at White House with energy, Iran-backed militias in focus

    Jul 14, 20263 min

    The US and Iran exchanged heavy strikes overnight, with the UAE saying one sailor was killed aboard an Emirati tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

14. Yemen's Houthis say Saudi Arabia hit Sanaa airport

    Jul 13, 20263 min

    Iran expanded its strikes on the Gulf and Jordan and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi is traveling to Washington for a key visit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

15. Lebanon's Salam in Turkey for talks with Erdogan

    Jul 10, 20263 min

    Pakistan and Qatar are reportedly seeking to revive US-Iran talks and an election challenger to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is gaining momentum. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

16. US launches heaviest strikes against Iran since ceasefire

    Jul 9, 20263 min

    Kuwait said one person was injured in a strike while Iran reported a projectile hit near the Bushehr nuclear plant. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

17. Trump declares Iran ceasefire "over" after fresh strikes

    Jul 8, 20263 min

    Iran said parts of the memorandum of understanding with the US are now "ineffective" as tankers turn around and oil prices rise in response to the latest fighting over the Strait of Hormuz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

18. Explosions hit Syria’s Damascus during Macron visit

    Jul 7, 20263 min

    Two tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz overnight as US President Donald Trump is expected to back F-35 sales to Turkey at the NATO summit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

19. Iranian mourners call for revenge against US as Hamas dissolves Gaza body

    Jul 6, 20263 min

    The funeral procession for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei will reach Iraq later in the week before concluding in Iran's Mashhad. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

20. Syria FM says Damascus open to talking to Hezbollah

    Jul 2, 20263 min

    Iran is warning against new attacks on its territory ahead of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .