US-Israel war on Iran

The joint US-Israeli war on Iran that started on 28 February 2026 that immediately saw regional countries attacked

People walk through a large metal gate, which has a white and green star and crescent. The Iranian flag flies in the background

Iran

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'No other way': Mideast prepares for more fighting as talks fail

Scores of civilians across the Middle East expressed anxiety and dread as peace talks between the US and Iran collapsed in Pakistan.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

12 April, 2026

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Lebanon-Israel conflict

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Does the Iran ceasefire include Lebanon? Here's what we know

The New Arab Staff

08 April, 2026

A view of damage after a kamikaze drone struck several buildings during Iranâs retaliatory attack following US and Israeli strikes in Manama, Bahrain on March 01, 2026.

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Attack in Bahrain injures two despite US, Iran ceasefire

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

08 April, 2026

People, carrying banners, gather at Revolution Square to stage a protest against temporary ceasefire agreement between US and Iran on April 08, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

US-Israel war on Iran

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What we know about the Iran ceasefire - and what we don't

Matthew Hoare

08 April, 2026

Iranians burn US and Israeli flags as react after the ceasefire announcement at the Enqelab square, in Tehran

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Celebrations across the Middle East after Iran-US two-week truce

The New Arab Staff

08 April, 2026

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Don't drink the Sparta Kool-Aid. Israel is hurting from Iran war

Abed Abou Shhadeh

Abed Abou Shhadeh

08 April, 2026

Iraq relies on foreign-owned tankers arranged by buyers to export crude, as it lacks vessels capable of large-scale oil transport. This reliance has become a bottleneck amid regional tensions.

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Iraq's oil exports hindered by large tanker shortages

Dana Taib Menmy

08 April, 2026

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli strike that targeted an area in Beirut on April 8, 2026.

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Israel attacks kill 254 in Lebanon despite US-Iran truce

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

08 April, 2026

Iranians react after a ceasefire announcement at the Enqelab Square, in Tehran, on 8 April 2026. [Getty]

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Iranians braced for darkness prior to ceasefire announcement

Ariya Farahmand

08 April, 2026

Rally In Support War Against U.S. And Israel

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Iran lists demands as Trump pulls back from catastrophic attacks

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

08 April, 2026

Trump Monitors Military Operations at White House

US-Israel war on Iran

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Trump suspends Iran bombing for two weeks, after apocalyptic threats

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

08 April, 2026

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Pope Leo slams Trump's 'unacceptable' threat to Iranians

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

07 April, 2026

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Iranians 'form human chains' at power plants: state media

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

07 April, 2026

President Trump Presents The Mexican Border Defense Medal At The Whi

US-Israel war on Iran

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Why Trump's latest Iran threats could constitute war crimes

The New Arab Staff

07 April, 2026

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US-Israel war on Iran

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Will Trump prosecute Israeli reporter over Iran rescue leak?

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

07 April, 2026

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Strait of Hormuz

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Iran war: Which countries are allowed through Strait of Hormuz?

The New Arab Staff

07 April, 2026

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Iran judiciary urges courts to 'speed up' execution verdicts

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

07 April, 2026