middle east - November 02, 2026

Iran Warns New War could Last Longer After Trump Threatens Strikes

Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to

IMF, Pakistan Reach Tentative $1.21 Billion Bailout Deal

Pakistan's dependence on Gulf energy imports, remittances and regional financing has left the economy exposed to the fallout from the Middle East conflict.

Oil Rises and Stocks Fall as Hormuz Worries Flare

Oil prices rose Wednesday and stocks fell amid fresh concerns about Middle East supplies following a warning that Iran appeared to be stepping up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.

US-led Troops Exit Iraq: What's Next for Pro-Iran Groups?

With the US-led anti-jihadist coalition leaving Iraq, Baghdad faces mounting pressure to rein in Tehran-backed armed groups, a difficult task in a country long caught between its allies, the US

Trump Rejects Iran's Proposal to Reopen Hormuz, Says He is Winning Big

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt the conflict in the Middle East.

Number of US Service Members Killed in Iran War Higher Than Pentagon's Published Figures

The number of US service members killed in the ongoing war with Iran in the Middle East is higher than the figures published by the Pentagon. According to The Washington

Uranium Mine Discovered in Saudi Arabia's Madinah Region

Saudi Arabia has claimed the discovery of approximately 110 million tons of ore rich in uranium and rare minerals in the Madinah region of the country

Saudi Pipeline Closure Sparks Fear of 4% Drop in Global Oil Supply

If Saudi Arabia's critical East-West oil pipeline is not restarted within the next few days, the country faces the risk of completely exhausting its exportable oil reserves.

Trump Blames Iran for Drone Attack on Saudi Oil Pipeline

US President Donald Trump has blamed Iran for the recent drone attack on Saudi Arabia's vital oil pipeline. Responding to a reporter's question during his visit to Ireland, he claimed

Crude Pushes Towards $100 on Mideast Flare-Up, Fanning Inflation Fears

Oil prices jumped more than one percent towards $100 Wednesday and stocks struggled as a fresh flare-up in the Middle East crisis stoked supply concerns, putting upward pressure on inflation

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