Iran and the Middle East conflict

Are global stock markets heading for a crash? source

Economies thrown into renewed turmoil as AI debt, Iran war and soaring government bond yields fuel alarmAt the height of the summer, the mood was optimistic in the world’s financial capitals. Powered by the AI revolution, the US stock market had rallied to a fresh all-time high, as investors bet the multitrillion-dolla

Sen. Jon Husted: Iran war ‘needs to come to an end as quickly as possible’ source

His comments follow Senate candidates Ashley Hinson and Mike Rogers breaking from Trump on the conflict, as GOP panic grows over high prices.

Trump says he backs diesel export ban to curb soaring energy costs source

But industry trade group says plan would backfire and lead to even higher prices for gasolineDonald Trump on Tuesday said he backed ⁠the idea of a ban on diesel exports, which some US politicians are calling for ⁠as a way ⁠to curb ​the soaring cost of energy.Diesel prices have rallied in Europe and the US to ⁠record hi

Our message to global leaders: we need solar power everywhere by the decade’s end | Open letter source

As the UN gathers, signatories from Bernie Sanders to Yeb Saño issue an open letter calling for clean power for allThe climate fight has one great ally. You just can’t look at it directly
We the undersigned write this letter out of great fear and great hope.Over the last few months, we’ve seen the world set ablaze by b

Trump Says He Supports Banning Diesel Exports to Bring Down Prices source

Diesel prices have been setting records because of the war in Iran, but the oil industry say banning U.S. exports would not make the fuel cheaper.

Iran's president tells Trump it will never 'bend the knee' source

Masoud Pezeshkian's defiant speech to the UN comes after the US president threatened to "annihilate" Iran if a peace deal is not agreed soon.

Florida Files Lawsuit Against The New York Times source

The state’s attorney general demanded access to company records to examine how the newspaper’s board oversees editorial standards amid claims of anti-Israel bias.

Syrian leader lashes out at Israel in UN speech, says Golan is inseparable part of Syria source

Syria's leader has lashed out at Israel in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly

Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver defiant UN speech while facing protests and political isolation source

Prime minister will ‘highlight Israel’s achievements’ as he heads towards his toughest re-election challengeWhen he takes the stage at the UN on Thursday, Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver a familiar message of defiance even as protests and international condemnation leave the Israeli leader in growing isolation.Netanyah

Global release announced for acclaimed Gaza documentary NAZA source

Theatrical rollout across 56 territories planned for documentary about Israel’s mass killing of civilians in Gaza before film will stream on Guardian websiteNAZA, the award-winning documentary from Israeli film-makers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, is set to be released in cinemas inmore than 50 countries before a digi

Trump Aides Seek to Jump-Start Diplomacy With Iran as Crisis Widens source

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that U.S. negotiators had restarted conversations about Iran’s nuclear program, but that there were no breakthroughs.

WATCH: Senate rejects war powers resolution to halt military action in Iran as gas prices upend midterms source

The Senate tally, 49-50, coming days after Trump's bombastic address to the United Nations in which he threatened to "annihilate" Iran, was likely the last chance for lawmakers to go on record about the war ahead of November.

Family of Iranian twins sentenced to death and decades in jail ask UN for help source

Taraneh and Romina Rahimi were charged with ‘waging war against God’ after joining protests against Tehran regimeThe family of 21-year-old twins who have been sentenced respectively to death and decades in jail for protesting against the Iranian regime have appealed to the United Nations for help.A formal “submission o

Arab parties denounce ban from Israel’s October election source

Son of Israeli Ambassador to U.S. Critically Hurt in West Bank Attack, Officials Say source

Neria Leiter, a reserve soldier, sustained life-threatening injuries after a Palestinian man drove into a military checkpoint in the West Bank, the Israeli military said.

Beleaguered at Home, a Bellicose Netanyahu Heads to the U.N. source

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel will take to the world stage while fighting for his political future in a critical national election.

Israel's Netanyahu addresses U.N. as many leaders walk out source

Benjamin Netanyahu focused on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.

WATCH: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses 2026 UN General Assembly source

Netanyahu said attacking Iran "was one of the easiest decisions I've ever had to make" and denounced as "moral cowards" a mass of delegates who walked out of the U.N. General Assembly when he took the podium to speak.

Saudi Arabia Downs Houthi Missiles Targeting Kingdom, Official Says source

The Iran-backed militia in Yemen fired six ballistic missiles at Saudi cities, a military spokesman said. It was a major cross-border attack.

8 sailors attempted suicide on Lincoln carrier group's long deployment, Navy leader says source

Eight sailors attempted suicide while deployed with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group, which spent a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war, the Navy's top civilian leader said this week.

Extended interview: Sen. Thom Tillis source

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina spoke with Tony Dokoupil on Thursday about President Trump's state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Chinese coordination with Iran, the Taiwan arms race and more.

Watch: UN delegates walk out of Netanyahu speech source

The Israeli delegation could be be seen cheering in support during Netanyahu's speech.

News Wrap: Netanyahu calls allegations of genocide in Gaza 'the biggest lie' source

In our news wrap Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a fiery speech at the U.N. General Assembly and dismissed allegations of genocide in Gaza, eight people were killed in the latest barrage of Russian drones and missiles in Ukraine and Texas election officials are scrambling to clear a backlo

US Senate rejects resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers source

AI, trade, Iran and Taiwan top agenda at Trump-Xi summit source

President Trump hosted Xi Jinping at the White House on the Chinese leader's first trip to Washington in more than 10 years. The pair held two meetings, and while the status of the press pool was still in doubt, they delivered remarks. Trump and the First Lady will host a State Dinner on Thursday. Nick Schifrin reports

Israel’s policies threaten ‘very existence’ of Palestinians, Abbas tells UN source

Mahmoud Abbas says saving two-state solution begins with preserving Palestinian land, protecting those who live on it.

Delegates walk out of Netanyahu’s UN speech source

Dozens of delegates walked out of the assembly hall as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his UN speech.

Abbas Presses Case for Palestinian State in Taped General Assembly Address source

The Palestinian leader renewed his call for a two-state solution on Thursday, as he accused Israel of prosecuting “a genocidal war” against Palestinians.

Israel moves to ban main Palestinian-led lists from election source

Israel’s election panel has voted to disqualify the two main Palestinian-led lists from next month’s election.

Son of Israel's ambassador to U.S. critically injured in attack in occupied West Bank source

The son of Israel's ambassador to the United States was gravely injured in a ramming attack in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday.

Iran sees air, land travel chaos as US sanctions bite source

Flights between Iran and the United Arab Emirates have been suspended, following tighter US sanctions on Iran's aviation industry. The move effectively cuts Tehran off from Dubai, one of the region's most important commercial hubs. There are also huge backups near Iran's border with Turkey, as overland shipping routes

Senate narrowly votes down resolution calling for end to Iran war source

The vote came weeks before the midterm election, where President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans are trying to retain their majorities in Congress.

Macron says 'CIA did not ​inform French services' of possible Russian drone attacks source

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday denied a report by Spanish newspaper El Mundo that the US Central Intelligence Agency had warned European governments of possible Russian drone attacks from the Mediterranean. He also said in a primetime TV interview that France will send troops and defence systems to Saudi

Netanyahu blames ‘juvenile delinquents’ for violence in occupied West Bank source

As spoke at the UN, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu downplayed settler violence in the occupied West Bank.

Commander rejected plans to rebase before deadly drone strike, sources say source

Sources tell CBS News that despite warnings about the vulnerability of the outpost in Kuwait, a commander opted not to rebase farther from Iran.

Dutch PM’s contrasting stance on ICC-wanted Putin, Netanyahu source

Dutch PM Rob Jetten says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should be at the UNGA despite an ICC arrest warrant.

Oil prices back up as U.S. and Iran trade threats to expand 7-month war source

As Iran responds to Trump's threat of annihilation with its own warning of a possible "new front" in the war, global oil prices are rising again.

Trump and Xi hold critical talks at White House summit source

US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for talks on trade, AI, Taiwan and Iran.

Pete Hegseth reports at least $3.1 million in cash, investments and bitcoin source

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported at least $3.1 million in assets as he faces an impeachment push in Congress over his handling of the Iran war.

Iran awaiting response from Trump on proposal to open strait of Hormuz in six days source

Country says US must lift sanctions on its oil exports and end the war on all fronts, including in LebanonIran said it has told Donald Trump it is willing to open the strait of Hormuz in six days, and to start talks on its nuclear program the day after, so long as the US lifts sanctions on Iran’s oil exports in return,

Benjamin Netanyahu attacks Israel’s enemies and allies in UN speech source

Israeli prime minister denounces Iran, NYC Mayor Mamdani and critics accusing Israel of crimes against Palestinians.

Mortgage Rates Hit 7% as Iran War Fallout Crushes a Weak Housing Market source

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the United States jumped to 7.03 percent, putting pressure on housing affordability.

Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder arrested at anti-Netanyahu protest in New York source

Actors detained at Jewish Voice for Peace demonstration against Israeli prime minister’s address to the UN general assemblyOscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon and Hacks star Hannah Einbinder were among people detained by police in New York on Thursday as they moved in to break up a protest against Benjamin Netanyahu.Age

Saudi reports fresh Houthi attacks as France pledges to defend key oil port source

Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after warning several regions, including Mecca, of possible attacks. France said it would send military assets to help protect the Saudi oil terminal at Yanbu. The strikes came amid renewed fighting in Yemen that has killed dozens, according to sources cite

Netanyahu Lashes Out at Foes in U.N. Speech, Including Mamdani source

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel lashed out at a litany of enemies but took particular verbal aim at Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Trump-Xi summit: Four key takeaways from the Washington, DC, meeting source

Trump, Xi seek stable US-China ties at the White House, but differences over Iran, Taiwan and trade remain unresolved.

Live: Iran's President says US ‘must choose’ whether to end war source

It is for the United States to choose whether to end its war in Iran as Tehran does not wish to continue fighting, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Fox News in an interview aired Thursday. Pezeshkian took a defiant stand at the UN Wednesday, for which he travelled to New York, telling the world that Iran would

Iran war live: Tehran wants Washington to re-enter MoU before US midterms source

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran wants the US to return to the MoU by early November.

UAE bars Iranian airlines as US sanctions squeeze Iran’s aviation sector source

UAE joins Oman, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkmenistan in restricting access to Iranian airlines.

Netanyahu, Addressing U.N., Denounces Israel’s Critics as ‘Moral Cowards’ source

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also reserved some of his ire for the mayor of the city hosting him, Zohran Mamdani.

Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech source

The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards".

Mamdani Accuses Netanyahu of Spreading ‘Baseless Lies’ After U.N. Speech source

The Israeli prime minister accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani, an outspoken critic of Israel, of antisemitism. The mayor has become a political foil for the prime minister.

Iran Proposes 7-Day Plan to End War source

Under the offer, the Strait of Hormuz would reopen and nuclear talks would be revived.

Why the Gulf Wants Trump to Hold the Line on Iran source

Trump praises US-China friendship at state dinner with Xi Jinping source

The two superpowers seek greater dialogue despite differences over issues such as Iran, Taiwan, AI and trade.

U.N. Updates: Netanyahu Lashes Out at Critics and Underscores Threats to Israel source

In a combative speech, the prime minister defended Israeli military action across the Middle East, and attacked Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York. Dozens of delegates walked out of the hall as he took the podium.

More than 100 arrested as New Yorkers protest Netanyahu’s UN visit source

Demonstrators blocked streets and marched towards UN headquarters as the Israeli PM addressed world leaders at UNGA.

Contrasting treatment of Israel and Palestine on display at the UN source

Israel’s Prime Minister addressed the UN General Assembly in person, despite having an ICC arrest warrant.

NYC police arrest Susan Sarandon, other celebrities protesting Netanyahu source

Rights groups accuse UN of hosting a 'war criminal' as delegations walk out during Israeli prime minister's speech.

Saudi Arabia intercepts wave of Houthi missiles as oil climbs to one-week high source

The ⁠Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said the missiles were ⁠aimed at Taif and the Yanbu area on the Red Sea, the main alternative route for Saudi oilSaudi Arabia says it intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis, with the latest attacks pushing oil prices ⁠to a one-week high over fears of sp

Houthi advances in Yemen drive displacement, deepen humanitarian crisis source

With more than 132,000 people already displaced by the latest fighting and Houthi territorial gains, Yemen is on the brink of slipping back into a full-fledged humanitarian emergency. DW spoke with people on the ground.

France to Send Soldiers to Saudi Arabia to Help Secure Energy Sites source

Attacks on Saudi cities on the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen have added to pressure on global oil supplies.