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Voices from the Arab press: Trump's midterm defeat and the future of US-Israel ties

BY THE MEDIA LINE — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 04:10:19 GMT

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

Every major problem in Middle East caused by Iran's radical Shia clerics, Rubio says

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 02:30:54 GMT

"Everywhere you turn, there's one common denominator: the Shia clerics of Iran and their expansionist mentality," Rubio said.

Yemen's Houthis say they fired missiles at Saudi forces in Jazan, hours after Saudi all-clear

BY REUTERS — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:40:08 GMT

The group also said in a separate statement that it had attacked Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport and a pumping station on Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline.

UN human rights chief calls on Houthis to return body of Yemeni staff member who died in custody

BY REUTERS — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:10:54 GMT

"Do not allow Mohamed to die twice: once when he was taken from his family and disappeared, and again when the truth about his fate is allowed to disappear from the world," his family wrote.

Turkey, Qatar sign mutual defense agreement, agree to 'unified stance' against attacks

BY REUTERS AND ESTHER DAVIS — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:58:14 GMT

"Both sides expressed deep concern regarding ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza that undermine the implementation of the Gaza peace plan," the Qatari Foreign Ministry said.

WATCH: IDF provides thousands of tents, winter supplies to Gaza Strip, says Hamas exploiting aid

BY TZVI JASPER — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:33:33 GMT

According to the IDF, thousands of additional tents have entered the Strip over the last week, bringing the total from over 91,000 on Monday to over 93,000 since the beginning of winter.

Iran's IRGC says liquified gas tanker struck mine along 'unauthorized' route in Strait of Hormuz

BY REUTERS — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:51:55 GMT

Iranian media reported on Thursday that four oil tankers were hit by explosions in the waterway vital for global shipping, adding that the vessels ‌had ignored warnings.

UN nuclear watchdog IAEA raises alarm over uninspected Iranian uranium enrichment plant at Isfahan

BY REUTERS — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:28:08 GMT

The IAEA said it "does not know [the] Isfahan Fuel Enrichment Plant's exact location, status for safeguards purposes, or whether it contains nuclear material."

US CENTCOM confirms Iran targeted US radar in Bahrain

BY REUTERS AND IDAN KWELLER — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:13:37 GMT

The Guards said the strike was in retaliation for what they described as an air attack on a telecommunications tower in Iran's southern Sirik county, in Hormozgan province.

Trump threatens to renew military strikes against Iran 'without hesitation'

BY IDAN KWELLER — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:28:26 GMT

The president claimed that the US controls the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, and that the blockade it imposed on Iran is severely damaging its economy.

Houthis say they attacked Saudi pipeline pumping station, Aramco building, oil facility

BY REUTERS — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:46:42 GMT

The Saudi-led military coalition fighting the Houthis said later on Thursday it had intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the group.

Southern Iranian province Hormozgan hit by 'enemy' military strike, Iran claims

BY REUTERS — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:40:28 GMT

Iranian state media claimed on Tuesday that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had carried out strikes destroying "enemy navigation systems" on Didamar island.

Saudi Arabia pressures EU to designate Houthis as terror group, Europe concerned over peace process

BY REUTERS — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:27:09 GMT

The campaign reflects a broader effort by Riyadh to increase international pressure on the group, which has been carrying out near-daily attacks on the kingdom in recent weeks.

Four oil tankers hit by explosions in Strait of Hormuz after ignoring warnings, Iran claims

BY REUTERS — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:04:05 GMT

Tankers are still facing attacks across the strait, despite a rebound in traffic and expectations of a de-escalation in the war between the United States and Iran.

Fourteen people killed, 30 injured in vehicle crash, ensuing fire in UAE's Fujairah emirate

BY REUTERS — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:34:55 GMT

Fujairah Police said the truck driver lost control of his vehicle shortly before midnight on Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road, near the entrance to Fujairah.

Iran's nuclear ambitions best stopped through Hormuz blockade, ex-Mossad director Barnea

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:44:34 GMT

"The chances of obtaining an agreement which the regime would respect, and which would ensure zero nuclear capabilities, is low in my view," Barnea said.

Oman monitors handling of oil tanker run aground off its coast, progress of cargo operations

BY REUTERS — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:26:03 GMT

The meeting also reviewed emergency incidents in territorial waters off Oman's Musandam Governorate, which overlooks the Strait of Hormuz, and the monitoring of any environmental pollution.

Trump says US no longer needs Iran deal, redirects JD Vance away from potential peace talks

BY REUTERS — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:00:31 GMT

Vance, who had taken on a role in trying to resolve the conflict with Iran, distanced himself from Trump's war on Wednesday after Republicans' midterm election rout by Democrats.

French warship makes first-ever call at Syrian port as Paris and Damascus deepen military ties

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:59:59 GMT

Syrian and French naval officials met aboard the frigate Surcouf in Latakia to discuss expanding maritime cooperation, Syria’s Defense Ministry said.

Two Iranians found guilty of spying on UK-based anti-regime journalists for Iran

BY REUTERS — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:34:06 GMT

This was being carried out on behalf of Iran's foreign intelligence service in order to attack them "as retribution for their criticism of the Iranian regime," prosecutors said.

Iran can still produce 50 ballistic missiles a month, despite US-Israeli strikes - report

BY JONAH DAVIDOV — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:36:48 GMT

Despite major damage to its military infrastructure, the Islamic Republic of Iran "likely has at least 1,700 ballistic missiles remaining," and is building more every day, according to reports.

Climate confab in Turkey becomes networking opportunity for leaders - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:15:23 GMT

The summit increasingly serves as a diplomatic gathering for networking, bilateral meetings, and strengthening regional ties, rather than focusing on climate.

Murder of former Iraqi MP in Beirut raises concerns about power of Iran-backed terror - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:30:43 GMT

"All indications suggest that the computer system at Rafik Hariri Airport in Beirut was hacked by Lebanese Hezbollah," Ahmed al-Alwani's cousin Ammar told Rudaw.

Saudi Arabia says debris from intercepted missiles fell in Mecca region

BY REUTERS — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 02:48:53 GMT

Saudi Arabia's civil defense said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed missiles launched by the Houthis, and debris fell in several locations.

How Hamas shaped Gaza's winter flooding narrative: 'It was written before it rained' - exclusive

BY MATHILDA HELLER — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 22:53:52 GMT

An HonestReporting investigation traces how Hamas-issued Gaza flooding figures spread through international media, raising questions about sourcing, verification, and Israel's winter aid efforts.

Iran attacks shipping navigation systems on Oman's Didamar island near Strait of Hormuz

BY REUTERS — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:47:12 GMT

Iranian strikes targeted maritime navigation infrastructure on Oman's Didamar island, although the extent of the damage and impact on commercial shipping remains unclear.

Iran declares Argentina's navy, air force as 'terrorist groups' in reciprocal move over IRGC ban

BY REUTERS — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:21:56 GMT

Tehran's move comes after Buenos Aires designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization in April at the height of the 2026 conflict.

Iran tells COP31 it wants compensation for environmental damage from US-Israeli strikes

BY REUTERS — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:06:09 GMT

Iran's President Pezeshkian demanded compensation for environmental damage caused by US and IDF operations, arguing that wartime destruction must be addressed in global climate commitments.

Sources to 'Post': Qatari PM admits major gaps remain in US-Iran talks as Trump pushes for deal

BY AMICHAI STEIN AND REUTERS — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:54:26 GMT

Qatar and other mediators are working to bridge major differences in talks between the US and Iran, two sources familiar with the details told the Post.

Israel excluded from COP31 climate summit in Turkey over Gaza war, Turkish minister says

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:27:38 GMT

Turkey excluded Israel from the COP31 climate summit over its actions in Gaza, while Iran attended, and world leaders increasingly focused on geopolitical conflicts rather than climate policy.