Middle East

  • Feb 2
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Washington will push for a Mideast peace exchange

Biden Administration officials are resorting to the carrot of normalisation to push for an end to the war in Gaza

Middle East
  • Feb 1
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Risks will overshadow the region’s economic outlook

A prolonged Gaza war, chances of escalation and oil cuts are weighing on countries across the region

Middle East
  • Jan 31
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Iraqi militia move may de-escalate Iran-US standoff

A key Iraqi Shia militia implicated in the Tower 22 drone strike has promised to stop attacking US forces

Iraq
  • Jan 29
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A new Islamic State Mideast campaign will draw on Gaza

Islamic State (IS) launched a new military campaign in early January, calling for attacks to “avenge Gaza”

Middle East
  • Jan 29
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Forces’ deaths will deepen the US Middle East dilemma

Iran-backed Iraqi militias yesterday struck the Jordanian outpost of a US Syrian base, killing three US personnel

Middle East
  • Dec 28, 2023
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Companies will tentatively resume Red Sea shipping

A few shipping companies suggested a partial return to transiting via the Red Sea

Middle East
  • Dec 27, 2023
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Gaza-related Middle East escalation risks rise further

The killing of a crucial Iranian commander in Syria is being widely attributed to Israel

Middle East
  • Dec 20, 2023
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Yemen’s Huthi statements will not calm fears

The Huthis issued messages aimed at assuaging market concerns over shipping in the Red Sea

Middle East