The China Brokered Saudi Iran Deal Has Big Repercussions for the Middle East and the Us
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China's inaction on Iran has 'undermined' its influence in the Middle East, analyst says
China's restrained silence in the Middle East conflict is tipping the scales of regional influence back in the U.S.' favor, according to one analyst.CNBC - Business - China -
Middle East crisis live: US urges Iran’s neighbours to help lower tensions with Israel – reports
US Middle East envoy Brett McGurk is understood to have made the request of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Iraq. Follow our latest updates on the Israel-Gaza war and wider Middle East crisisThe US military said on Thursday that it had shot down 11 ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Iran-Israel attack: A turning point for the Middle East?
All eyes on Israel's response to Iran drone and missile attacksBBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Middle East crisis live: threat of Iranian attack on Israel ‘still viable’, says White House
White House spokesperson says US and Israel in ‘constant communication’ amid threat from Tehran. An assessment conducted by a UN team in Khan Younis after the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the area, has reported “widespread destruction”.. In ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Region is on the brink, says UN secretary general – Middle East crisis live
António Guterres warns of ‘real danger of devastating full-scale conflict’ at meeting of UN security council. Full report: Iran warns it will strike again if Israel or US retaliateWhat we know so farJordan declared a state of emergency amid ...The Guardian - World -
Oil Slips Despite Middle East Fears, China's Economic Growth
Oil prices are edging lower despite fears of escalating hostilities in the Middle East and China’s stronger-than-expected economic growth in the first quarter.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Petraeus says Iran attack is a ‘very big deal’
Former CIA Director David Petraeus called the Iranian attack on Israel a “very big deal” in an interview Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union.” “Well, it is significant. It's a very big deal. And I think Israel will have to take some action in ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
Middle East crisis live: Israel threatens to strike Iran directly
Israel’s foreign minister says Israel will attack Iran directly if Tehran launches an attack from its territory. The commander of the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (Unifil), Aroldo Lazaro, said on Wednesday the danger of escalation on the ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Middle East Crisis: Biden’s Message to Iran Over Impending Attack: ‘Don’t’
The president said he expected Iran to strike Israel “sooner than later.” Americans and officials from other nations are engaged in a furious diplomatic effort to try to prevent a wider war.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Why is Iran involved in many conflicts across the Middle East?
NBC News' Kier Simmons gives a breakdown of the long, simmering tensions in the Middle East and how Iran is at the center of much of it. He takes us back to the Iranian Revolution in 1979, where the Islamic revolutionary government's goal was to ...NBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Could Iran’s attack on Israel lead to wider war in Middle East?
Jeremy Bash, former chief of staff at the CIA and Pentagon, joins Sunday TODAY to speak about the potential fallout of Iran’s mass drone attack on Israel and if the U.S. could get pulled into their conflict.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Western European heads condemn Iran, warn of Middle East escalation
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Middle East crisis: visual guide to Iran’s attack on Israel
Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, most of which were intercepted by Israel and its allies. Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles towards Israel on Saturday night in its first ever direct attack on the Israeli state. ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Iran attack 'will be met with response', Israel's army chief says
Israel considers its response to Saturday's attack, in which Iran launched more than 300 missiles and drones.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Eye Opener: Unprecedented assault on Israel by Iran heightens crisis in Middle East
A dangerous moment in the Middle East as President Biden and others urge restraint, after an unprecedented assault on Israel by Iran. Also, Donald Trump's criminal "hush money" trial begins today in New York. All that and all that matters in ...CBS News - Top stories - Iran -
Israeli response to Iran's attack may be 'imminent,' source says
Israel War Cabinet to meet on response as world leaders urge restraintNBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Middle East Crisis: U.S. Plans New Sanctions on Iran After Attack on Israel
The Treasury secretary, Janet Yellen, said that new sanctions could be announced within days and would likely focus on limiting Iran’s oil exports.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Middle East Crisis: As Diplomats Visit, Israel Signals It Will Answer Iran’s Attack
The top diplomats from Britain and Germany were in Jerusalem, working to persuade Israel to avoid a response to Iran that could drag the region into a broader war.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Middle East Crisis: U.S. and Britain Move to Impose New Sanctions on Iran for Israel Attack
President Biden said the United States would impose sanctions on Iran’s drone manufacturers and steel industry to punish Tehran for its aerial attack on Israel last weekend.The New York Times - World - Iran -
US stocks drop as traders weigh risks of wider war in Middle East
Oil prices recover as tech stocks lead US equities markets sharply lower and Treasury yields climbFinancial Times - World -
Biden urged Israel to use caution in any response to Iran's unprecedented attack and pressed allies for a united diplomatic front in a bid to stop the hostilities from spiraling into open warfare that could engulf the Middle East and entangle the U.S.
Biden urged Israel to use caution in any response to Iran’s unprecedented attack and pressed allies for a united diplomatic front in a bid to stop the hostilities from spiraling into open warfare that could engulf the Middle East and entangle the ...The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Majority of south-east Asians favour China over US, survey finds
Beijing becomes Asean’s preferred choice over Washington for first time in Singapore think-tank pollFinancial Times - World - China -
Navy has spent nearly $1B in Middle East, including against Houthi threat, secretary says
U.S. naval forces have spent nearly $1 billion in the Middle East, including on efforts to fend off drone and missile attacks from the Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said this week. Del Toro told lawmakers on ...The Hill - Politics -
If Iran attacks Israel, Middle East turmoil could lift oil past $100 a barrel
Oil traders know the all-too-familiar drill: Heightened tensions in the Middle East have led to a rally in prices — so far to the highest intraday levels in six months.MarketWatch - Business - Iran -
Middle East crisis live: Iran’s state media says vessel ‘linked to Israel’ seized by Revolutionary Guards
Israel has warned that Iran will bear consequences for any escalation in the region as ship boarded in strait of Hormuz. See all our coverage of the Middle East crisisThe search for a missing Israeli teenager resumed on Saturday in the occupied ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Middle East crisis live: France joins western allies in calling for Israel to avoid escalation after Iran attack
Emmanuel Macron says Iran should face international isolation and reasserts his country’s support for Israel. It’s being reported that Turkish, Jordanian and Iraqi officials say that Iran gave wide notice days before its drone and missile attack ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
'We have woken up to a new paradigm in the Middle East' following Iran-Israel escalation, analyst says
Iran's weekend attack on Israeli marks a "new paradigm" in the Middle East conflict, which risks escalating into a wider regional war, Chatham House said Monday.CNBC - Business - Israel -
Middle East crisis live: Israel violated international law with attack on Iranian consulate in Syria, says UN expert report
UN expert report says ‘retaliatory military attacks between Israel and Iran violate the right to life and must cease immediately’. Full report: IDF chief of staff says Israel will respondExplainer: how will Israel respond to Iran’s attackA senior ...The Guardian - World -
Middle East crisis live: Israel will ‘make its own decision’ on Iran after UK and Germany call for restraint
Benjamin Netanyahu’s comments came after UK foreign minister David Cameron and his German counterpart travelled to Israel for talks. See all our Middle East crisis coverageHere are some more pictures sent over the news wires from Rafah showing the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Pakistan says Iran's President Raisi will visit next week despite tensions in the Middle East
Pakistan's foreign minister says Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi will arrive in Islamabad on a previously scheduled visit next week despite increasing tension in the wake of Tehran’s attack on IsraelABC News - World - Pakistan -
NBA Playoff Picture: Pelicans-Kings has high stakes, plus a big showdown in the East
Here are the latest updates on the postseason landscape, including magic numbers, relevant tiebreakers and the stakes for Thursday's slate of games.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Terrorist organizations have been using Middle East conflict to "inspire," Sam Vinograd says
Samantha Vinograd, CBS News homeland security contributor and former Homeland Security official, tells "Face the Nation" that terrorist organizations have been "using the Israel-Hamas conflict to try to inspire supporters and operatives all around ...CBS News - World -
A dangerous turning point in the Middle East
Israel should listen to allies who care about its securityFinancial Times - World -
US asks China to tell Iran not to retaliate against Israel
Diplomatic push comes as Washington says Tehran is readying military response to strike on consulateFinancial Times - Business -
This Lava Tube in Saudi Arabia Has Been a Human Refuge for 7,000 Years
Ancient humans left behind numerous archaeological traces in the cavern, and scientists say there may be thousands more like it on the Arabian Peninsula to study.The New York Times - Science -
Escalating concerns about wider war in the Middle East
Israel said it destroyed 99 percent of incoming Iranian fire, and only a handful of ballistic missiles made it through Israel’s robust air defense system. Prime Minister Netanyahu convened his war cabinet, but an Israeli response is still unclear. ...NBC News - Top stories -
U.S. Stocks Erase Early Gains
U.S. stocks extended recent declines as March retail sales increased more than expected, causing traders scale back bets on Fed rate cuts.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Policymakers gather in Washington as Middle East tensions swell
Also in this newsletter: new chip boost for Biden, dividends bonanza at water companies, bumper profits at GoldmanFinancial Times - World -
Middle East tension could impact global economy
The escalating conflict in the Middle East could continue to impact oil prices that have already spiked since Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks in Israel. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger looks at the state of the global economy.CBS News - Top stories