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US Offers Up to $20 Million Reward for Information on Iran's Nuclear Program

The US State Department's Rewards for Justice programme is offering up to $20 million and possible relocation for information on Iran's nuclear program. The offer comes as talks continue over ending the Iran war.

Euronews · 3 h ago

Middle East

US carries out new strikes in southern Iran as Trump cites progress in talks

The US military launched limited airstrikes in southern Iran on Friday night, while Qatar, the chief mediator, says negotiations on a diplomatic settlement are continuing. Iran still sets preconditions before discussing its nuclear programme.

Euronews · 4 h ago

Middle East

Trump says US carried out another round of 'minor' strikes on Iran

US President Donald Trump said the American military struck an Iranian air defence system on Friday, calling the action 'minor'. Washington also offered up to $20m for information on Iran's nuclear programme.

The Guardian World · 12 h ago

Middle East

Iran's security council chief brings Khamenei message to Putin in Moscow, discusses gas pipelines

The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday and delivered a personal message from Iran's Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Talks also covered gas pipelines from Russia to Iran and a railway project.

Euronews · 6 Nov, 18:12

Middle East

Putin meets Iran's security chief Rezaei in Moscow, receives letter from Khamenei

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, in Moscow, where he received a letter from Iran's Supreme Leader. Rezaei said Tehran will not start talks with the US until its seven conditions are met.

Al Jazeera · 6 Nov, 05:11

Middle East

Will Trump strike Iran again? Election defeat may not stand in the way

After the US midterm elections, where the loss is being linked to the war with Iran, Donald Trump still insists Tehran must not obtain a nuclear weapon. The conflict continues after a ceasefire deal reached in June collapsed.

TVNET · 6 Nov, 04:13

Middle East

Trump Says US May Have to “Destroy” Rest of Iran

US President Donald Trump has said the US may have to "destroy" the rest of Iran, and that rebuilding would take 25 years. Iran has reportedly sent a nuclear proposal to the US via Qatari mediators.

Al Jazeera · 6 Nov, 02:11

Middle East

West Bank Palestinians Allowed Only a Few Days to Harvest Olives Under Israeli Military Oversight

Palestinian families in the occupied West Bank village of al-Mughayyir picked olives on Thursday under the watch of Israeli soldiers, with tear gas fired nearby. The UN has recorded the highest number of settler attacks since its records began in 2006.

Euronews · 6 Nov, 01:10

Middle East

After US midterms, Gulf states hope Iran war will end

After President Donald Trump's Republicans suffered a heavy defeat in the US midterm elections, Gulf states hope the war with Iran will wind down, while analysts warn of possible escalation. Trump conceded the war probably affected voters.

Deutsche Welle · 5 Nov, 23:12

Middle East

After US midterms, Gulf states fear renewed escalation in Iran war

After President Donald Trump's Republican Party suffered a heavy defeat in the US congressional midterms, analysts are weighing whether the war with Iran could escalate again. Gulf states, the main targets of Iranian attacks, are seeking a political exit and reassessing their security ties with Washington.

Deutsche Welle · 5 Nov, 22:12

Middle East

Iran downplays US midterm shift, says policy toward Tehran will not change

After US congressional elections in which Republicans lost their majority, Iranian leaders and media offered differing assessments. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei insisted Washington's hostility would not change.

Deutsche Welle · 5 Nov, 18:12

Middle East

Israel's largest Arab list backs Eisenkot to form government

The Joint List, Israel's largest Arab party grouping, said it will recommend opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government. Arab-majority lists won a record 19 seats in last week's election.

France 24 · 5 Nov, 17:12

Middle East

Israeli President Begins Talks With Parties on Forming a Government

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has started consultations with parties elected to parliament, since no bloc won a majority in the 27 October election. He urged parties to be ready to compromise to avoid a repeat vote.

BNN · 5 Nov, 13:10

Middle East

Saudi-led coalition says Houthi missile fired at Medina region was intercepted

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it intercepted a ballistic missile launched at the Medina region. Minutes earlier, the civil defence agency had warned of potential danger near the port of Yanbu.

France 24 · 5 Nov, 13:10

Middle East

Israeli Strikes on Construction Equipment and Water Systems Hinder Rebuilding in South Lebanon

Reports from Human Rights Watch, Doctors Without Borders and UN peacekeepers say Israeli attacks on construction machinery and water infrastructure in southern Lebanon are obstructing recovery and keeping displaced families from returning. The Israeli military says the equipment served Hezbollah's reconstruction efforts.

Wired · 5 Nov, 12:12

Middle East

Israeli court extends detention of Palestinian journalist Abed Abou Shhadeh

A Tel Aviv court has extended the detention of Palestinian journalist and activist Abed Abou Shhadeh, held on suspicion of contact with a foreign agent. The rights group Adalah says the arrest over an interview is an attempt to silence Palestinians.

Al Jazeera · 5 Nov, 12:03

Middle East

Displaced Palestinian in Gaza builds wind turbine to generate electricity

A 60-year-old former engineering student in the al-Mawasi displacement camp near Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip has built wind turbines from scavenged materials to power tents. His approach is cheaper than solar panels, which now cost nearly $5,000.

Euronews · 5 Nov, 10:35

Middle East

Herzog accepts Israel's election results and opens talks on forming a government

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has accepted the certified results of the October 27 parliamentary election and started consultations with party leaders. Neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor that of opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot won a majority.

Al Jazeera · 5 Nov, 04:35

Middle East

Trump admits Iran war largely caused Republican midterm defeat, says he 'had to do it'

US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that the attack on Iran largely caused the Republican Party to lose the US midterm elections, while insisting it was necessary. Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says the election outcome changes nothing about US hostility towards Iran.

Al Jazeera · 5 Nov, 02:34

Middle East

Netanyahu alleges foreign spending to sway Israeli election as Arab bloc decries persecution

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there are serious suspicions that foreign states spent heavily to influence the October 27 parliamentary election. The largest Arab-Israeli bloc calls it political persecution after reports that lawmaker Ayman Odeh will be investigated.

France 24 · 4 Nov, 23:43

Middle East

Iran Warns of Response With No Geographical Limits as Fears of Renewed US Attack Grow

Tehran says it has a maximum deterrence plan ready and warns that its response would have no geographical restrictions. Fears of a US attack on Iran are growing, while mediators try to bring the two countries closer.

Al Jazeera · 4 Nov, 22:56

Middle East

Strong Democratic showing in U.S. midterms leaves Israel with fewer friends in Congress

After the U.S. congressional midterms, in which the Democratic Party performed strongly, Israel has fewer allies in Washington. Some Democrats are sharply critical of the war in Gaza.

The New York Times · 4 Nov, 21:10

Middle East

Israel's president begins consultations with parties after deadlocked election

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is starting consultations with Knesset factions to choose who will try to form a government. Neither Prime Minister Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition won a majority in the 27 October election.

BBC World · 4 Nov, 18:11

Middle East

Beijing urges prevention of renewed fighting in the Middle East

China's Foreign Ministry said its top priority is to prevent hostilities from resuming in the Middle East. Beijing has stepped up diplomacy to ease a crisis that began in February with Israeli and US strikes on Iran.

Diena · 4 Nov, 14:10

Middle East

Iranian MPs threaten missile strikes on Europe if US uses bases there

A member of Iran's parliamentary National Security Committee told Euronews that Iranian missiles will be fired at Europe if the US uses its bases there against Iran. The IRGC and state media issued similar warnings on 4 November.

Euronews · 4 Nov, 12:09

Middle East

Israel's election commission finds no fraud in parliamentary vote

Israel's election commission said on Wednesday that no fraud was found in last week's parliamentary election. The finding undermines Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to discredit the results.

TVNET · 4 Nov, 11:09

Middle East

More Iranians Call for Nuclear Weapons After War With U.S.

After Iran's war with the United States, some clerics and officials are urging the country to abandon its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear bomb. They argue this would rebuild its deterrence.

The New York Times · 4 Nov, 01:08

Middle East

Canadian filing challenges how West Bank property is marketed to foreign buyers

A recent filing in Canada claims that some firms promoting property in the Israeli-occupied West Bank to foreign purchasers use deceptive marketing.

The New York Times · 3 Nov, 23:10

Middle East

Trump Announces End of US Security Aid Agreement With Israel

US President Donald Trump said Washington is terminating its ten-year security assistance agreement with Israel. The deal provided Israel with $3.8 billion in annual aid through 2028.

Apollo.lv · 3 Nov, 21:11

Middle East

US terminates security assistance agreement with Israel

US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Washington is ending its ten-year security assistance agreement with Israel. The deal provided for annual aid of 3.8 billion dollars to Israel through 2028.

LSM · 3 Nov, 21:10