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24 results for “middle east policy”
Military / WarBehind The Veil
US and Iran are quietly negotiating as Middle East remains on edge. Here’s what to know
The US and Iran are in quiet negotiations as tensions persist across the Middle East. The location of the talks has not been specified.
- 8 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
How Foreign Policy Shaped These 3 Critical Midterm Races
Iran, Israel, tariffs and immigration were among voters’ concerns in three key U.S. midterm races. Their effect on vote totals is not established.
- 9 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
What Trump losing power over Congress means for Iran, Ukraine and foreign policy
If Democrats gain control of Congress, Trump could face more scrutiny over the Iran and Ukraine wars, though he would retain broad foreign-policy powers.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Former Israeli PM emerges as wild card in high-stakes election with Middle East's future at stake
Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett seeks a comeback, aiming to expand the Abraham Accords and rebuild ties with Trump and Arab nations.
- 9 min
- Israel
Military / WarThe Veil
Exclusive-US has for years asked Musk to alter Starlink service in Ukraine, Middle East, sources say
Reuters sources say the requests spanned years and preceded this month's throttling of Ukraine's military Starlink access. The outcomes remain unclear.
- 7 min
- Ukraine
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. ramps up warnings to Americans in Middle East after deadly Houthi strikes
U.S. diplomatic missions across the Middle East issued fresh warnings to Americans amid deadly Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabia.
- 7 min
- United Arab Emirates
Military / WarThe Veil
Brent crude hovers near $109 a barrel as Ukraine resumes energy strikes, tankers attacked in Middle East
Brent crude hovered near $109 a barrel on Oct. 18, 2026, as reports of attacks on energy infrastructure and shipping raised oil-supply concerns.
- 7 min
- Russia
Military / WarBehind The Veil
The Iran war didn't make your heating bill this high. Blue-state energy policy did
An October 2026 dispatch blames state policies, not the Iran war, for high heating bills but provides no evidence to establish the cause.
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Judge strikes down DOJ's policy of reviewing state voter rolls, saying it would "run roughshod over longstanding laws"
A federal judge rejected a DOJ plan to check state voter rolls against immigration databases, saying it would “run roughshod over longstanding laws.”
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil gains as Middle East hostilities stoke supply worries
Oil rose on supply worries as Trump and advisers discussed possible renewed large-scale U.S. operations in Iran. No supply disruption was established.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
How Israeli and Palestinian kids are coping 3 years after the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks ignited the Middle East
Three years after the Oct. 7 attacks, two teenagers on opposite sides of the Israel-Gaza border describe how their lives have changed.
- 7 min
- Israel
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump says Iran is "ready to fold up" but the U.S. is sending more troops to the Middle East
Trump predicts Iran will surrender after the U.S. midterms as Washington sends more troops and a third aircraft carrier toward the Middle East.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Households will pay more for energy because of Trump's policy changes
A claim projects thousands in added household energy costs through 2040 but gives no policy details, source or method for the estimate.
- 6 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. urges Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Iran tensions rise
Washington issues advisory as Hormuz closure reports, Houthi attacks raise risks to regional air and sea routes, impacting travel, shipping, and markets.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarBehind The Veil
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles off east coast in three hours
South Korea, Japan and the U.S. stepped up monitoring after two launches within three hours. No damage was reported; missile details remain unknown.
- 9 min
- North Korea
Military / WarThe Veil
Expert: Images of damaged U.S. bases in Middle East show Iran "getting help from Russia and China"
CBS obtains images of major damage at U.S. Middle East bases; ex-DoD official says strike patterns suggest Iranian help from Russia, China.
- 7 min
- Middle East
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran-backed Houthis attack four Saudi cities in expansion of Middle East war, 73 hurt
Iran-aligned Houthis hit four southern Saudi cities on Sept. 8, injuring 73 and testing air defenses amid rising regional tensions and risks to infrastr...
- 8 min
- Saudi Arabia
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump’s ‘Tanker‑for‑Tanker’ Policy Escalates: U.S. Strikes 3 IRGC Oil Tankers After Iran Targets 2 Warships
Washington expands ‘tanker-for-tanker’ policy, hitting three IRGC-linked oil vessels after Iran targeted two U.S. warships, raising Gulf maritime risks.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Oil prices rise on escalation in Middle East
Crude gains as reported U.S. strikes and Israeli threats raise fears of Iran-related supply risks and transit disruptions in the Middle East.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
After criticism, Canada's CBC changes policy that said not to label 9/11 attacks 'terrorism'
Canada’s CBC now permits calling the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks terrorism, carving out an exception while keeping its broader terminology policy intact.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
CBC adjusts its 9/11 language guidance after terrorism policy leaked
Canada’s CBC updates style on using “terrorist” for 9/11 after a leaked memo, granting editors more latitude while keeping attribution options.
- 6 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Iran says the world has accepted it has defeated the US, and other Middle East developments
Tehran asserts it has “defeated” the US, challenging Washington’s stance, while France and Saudi Arabia explore alternative diplomatic and economic chan...
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Israeli defense minister puts NATO power on notice as Middle East tensions surge: ‘Dangerous adventures’
From Jerusalem, Israel’s Israel Katz cautions Turkey against “dangerous adventures” in Syria, signaling firm defense of Israeli interests as tensions rise.
- 7 min
- Israel
Military / WarThe Veil
Ex-counterterrorism chief advocates for Trump to 'walk away from' Iran war, yank troops out of Middle East
In Washington, Joe Kent urged Trump to shun war with Iran and withdraw U.S. forces, framing it as strategic recalibration amid heightened tensions.
- 7 min
- United States