The Latest Breaking News from the Middle East

Economies in the Middle East and North Africa face a "shadow of uncertainty" from ongoing tensions in the region, a senior IMF official told AFP on Thursday.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday painted a dark picture of the situation in the Middle East, warning that spiraling tensions over the war in Gaza and Iran's attack on Israel could devolve into a "full-scale regional conflict."

The United States on Thursday effectively stopped the United Nations from recognising a Palestinian state by casting a veto in the Security Council to deny the Palestinian Authority full membership of the world body. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates on the situation in the Middle East. Follow our…

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Israel's Finance Minister calls for a strong response to Iran's attack, emphasizing deterrence and strategic alliances in the Middle East.

German Foreign Minister Baerbock emphasizes caution and unity in the Middle East, focusing on peace and potential sanctions against Iran.

Alexander De Croo and Petr Fiala raise concerns about Russian interference as EU heads gather with Middle East also on the agenda

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As the US government and its allies mull new sanctions on Iran after Tehran's missile and drone attack on Israel, we look at whether existing sanctions have been effective at stemming the flow of Iranian oil to global markets. Also in this edition, we see how global oil markets are…