Iran, Israel and Middle East
Why the Israel-Iran Conflict Shapes the Middle East
The low-boil conflict between Israel and Iran has shaped the Middle East for decades. Of the many conflicts that have roiled the region, theirs has long been among the most explosive. The two have attacked each other — mostly quietly and in Iran’s case often by proxy — while avoiding an escalation into direct war.
Middle East latest: Israel warns Iran it could end up like Gaza as it considers response to missile attack
Israel ’s defence minister has warned that Iran could end up like Gaza as it considers how to respond to Tehran’s unprecedented ballistic missile attack. Yoav Gallant, a key ally of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said the Iranian attack, which involved 180 ballistic missiles, had failed to do significant damage.
Israel plans massive Iran payback with Middle East on edge
Israeli officials tell Axios Israel will launch a "significant retaliation" to Iran's massive missile attack within days.
Middle East latest: Iran fires ballistic missiles at Israel, US calls it a severe escalation
Guterres' comments Tuesday came shortly after Iran said it fired dozens of ballistic missiles at Israel. The Israeli military said its army has crossed the border into Lebanon and is conducting “localized ground raids” on Hezbollah positions.
Crisis in Middle East: How Will Israel Respond to Tehran?
Tehran and Israel are on the verge of a regional war that will determine the balance of power in the Middle East.
Middle East latest: Iran and Israel swap threats following missile barrage
The Middle East moved closer to a long-feared regional war the day after Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel and Israel said it began limited ground incursions into Lebanon targeting the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia.
Biden Sidelined as Israel Reshapes Middle East
White House officials say they are closely coordinating on possible Iranian targets but have been blindsided repeatedly by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Iran Pushed Into Reluctant Response by Sustained Israel Attacks
Iran’s generals and clerics have repeatedly shown a reluctance to go to war in recent months, yet the scale of Israel’s damage to the country’s regional prowess left them with little option but to retaliate.
Middle East Conflict Spirals Toward Catastrophe as Israel and Iran Trade Blows
Netanyahu’s ruthless strategy sets off a wave of retribution that could drag the U.S. into a showdown with Iran, and risks a broader war
Israel poised for confrontation over Iran's nuclear ambitions
The British weekly "The Economist" warns that Israel may activate a 20-year-old plan to attack Iran's nuclear installations. As a pretext, it may use the fact that it was fired upon by Iranian missiles.
Iran’s strikes on Israel are the latest sign that the conflict in the Middle East is spiraling, presenting rising global security threats
Iran fired at least 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Oct. 1, 2024, amplifying tensions in the Middle East that are increasingly marked by “escalation after escalation,” as United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres put it.
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Middle East latest: Israel claims it has killed another Hezbollah commander
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Iran's oil minister visits key oil terminal amid Israel strike fears
Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad landed on Kharg island, the oil ministry's news website Shana reported on Sunday, amid concerns that Israel could target Iran's largest oil terminal there.
What's next for oil and gas prices as Middle East tensions heat up?
Oil prices rose than $6 per barrel (5.47 euros) this week and prices at the pump moved higher as well. The average price for ...
Oil stocks have more room to run as tension in the Middle East escalates
Iran is a major player in the global oil market, producing more than three million barrels of oil a day, so the growing risk ...
Israel's strike back at Iran could hurt the Harris campaign in its final stretch if gas prices soar
Israeli and US officials have indicated Iran's oil facilities could be a potential target in retaliation for its massive ...
The US has strengthened its military posture in the Middle East amid unrest. Here’s where those assets are deployed
The US has strengthened its military posture consistently in the Middle East over the last year following the breakout of the ...
Israel targets presumed new Hezbollah leader in massive Beirut strikes; Iran's leader issues warnings in rare speech
Follow NBC News' live coverage as the IDF targets Hezbollah leaders in Beirut and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei ...
As U.S. Sends Troops to the Middle East, What Is America’s Bootprint in the Region?
Escalating conflicts between Israel and its neighbors has prompted U.S. military leaders to send more troops to the region.