Middle Eastern countries
Coverage of Middle Eastern countries in the Nexus archive.
- Trump calls off Iran strike after peace deal breakthrough
President Trump agreed to halt a planned military strike against Iran after the Islamic Republic and other Middle Eastern countries reached a peace deal framework. The U.S. had prepared for a military response but called it off following the diplomatic breakthrough.
- Trump says he's cancelling Iran strikes, deal pending
Trump announced the cancellation of planned military strikes against Iran, citing that Iran and other Middle Eastern countries requested a delay due to a potential deal being negotiated.
- Trump says he's cancelling Iran strikes, deal pending
Trump announced he is cancelling planned military strikes against Iran, citing that Iran and other Middle Eastern countries have requested a delay due to a potential deal being negotiated.
- Trump cancels planned attack on Iran, gives reasons
Trump cancels a planned attack on Iran after Iran and other Middle Eastern countries requested him to hold off. The decision was announced in a post by Premium Times Nigeria.
- Maharashtra police flags ‘cross-border disinformation’ campaign on NEET protests
Maharashtra police's cyber cell has identified a cross-border disinformation campaign linked to NEET protests, attributing it to anti-social elements from Pakistan and Middle Eastern countries. The campaign involved amplifying misleading narratives about the protests.
- Trump backs away from plans to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks intensify
U.S. President Donald Trump reversed plans to charge a 20% toll on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, proposing instead that Middle Eastern countries make trade and investment deals with the U.S. The decision follows intensified attacks in the region, with the U.S. and Iran exchanging strikes, threatening global energy supplies and escalating regional tensions.
- Iran accuses US of ‘performative posturing’ in security talks
Iran's Foreign Minister Esmaeil Baghaei accused the US of 'performative posturing' during a security meeting in Bahrain, claiming it conceals destabilizing policies. The US meeting aimed to discuss regional cooperation and maritime security with 12 Middle Eastern countries.
- A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries
A federal judge struck down a Trump administration immigration policy impacting 39 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The policy was invalidated for its effect on immigrants from these regions.
- Trump urges Middle East states to sign Abraham Accords
US President Donald Trump has urged more Middle Eastern countries to join the Abraham Accords, which aim to normalize relations with Israel. The accords are a diplomatic initiative promoting peace and cooperation in the region.
- Morning news brief
Trump announced a breakthrough in negotiations to end the Iran war, prompting reactions from Middle Eastern countries. Meanwhile, African nations are urgently working to contain a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.
- Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that Ukrainian forces shot down Iranian Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, part of efforts to bolster regional air defenses. The operations involved Ukrainian experts and partnerships for weapons, energy resources, and financial support, with Zelenskyy emphasizing collaboration to counter Russian drone threats.