The Latest Breaking News from Middle East

Two-Minute Analysis: The Bull vs. Bear Cases for Gold and Silver Prices Now

A major driver of safe-haven demand is currently playing out in the Middle East war.

Barchart · Apr 15

US sends 10,000 more troops to Middle East as Iran ceasefire deadline nears- report

Over 10,000 additional US troops are deploying to the Middle East this month, including personnel aboard the USS George HW Bush and the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. This build-up coincides with the potential end of a two-week ceasefire with Iran, as planning for ground operations, including securing enriched uranium, is…

The Times of India · Apr 15

China’s Africa strategy is shifting and Iran conflict will speed it up

The global geoeconomic volatility wrought by the second Donald Trump US presidency and hostilities in the Middle East make the shift in China’s Africa strategy even more important for China and for Africa.

The Conversation · Apr 15

Trump’s Iran war has left Gulf leaders keen to see the back of the US president

ANALYSIS: Donald Trump has tried to woo the Middle East with high-profile visits and profitable business deals, but his chaotic Iran war has undone any good work, leaving Gulf leaders keen to see the end of the conflict and the US president’s meddling, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK · Apr 15

Iran reportedly bought an in-orbit Chinese satellite to target US military sites in the Middle East — purchase agreement included ongoing ground control services based in China

Leaked documents allegedly show that the IRGC Aerospace Force is using a Chinese satellite to observe U.S. bases in the Middle East and use it for targeting American assets with drones and missiles.

Tom’s Hardware · Apr 15

JD Vance Heckled at TPUSA Event as Shout of 'You Are Killing Children' Causes Him to Stutter

Vice President JD Vance was heckled at a TPUSA event in Athens, Georgia, over US policy in Gaza, highlighting tensions within conservative circles regarding Middle East strategies.

International Business Times UK · Apr 15

S&P Futures Muted After Rally, U.S. Economic Data and Earnings in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending down -0.04% this morning, taking a breather after a rally fueled by optimism about the prospect of a peace deal in the Middle East.

Barchart · Apr 15

Donald Trump says he's reopening Strait of Hormuz 'permanently' as Britain slams his war as a folly

Iran has blocked attempts by the US president to prize open the key strait in the Gulf

Evening Standard · Apr 15

JD Vance heckled at Turning Point USA event as supporters turn their back on Trump

JD Vance acknowledged that not all young conservatives are enamored with another war in the Middle East

The Independent UK · Apr 15

Virgin Atlantic hikes fares by up to £360 as fuel costs soar amid Iran war

The chief executive says that tensions in the Middle East are keeping jet fuel costs high, with further fare rises possible in the coming months

Evening Standard · Apr 15