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Iran’s top diplomat hopes US shows ‘rationality,’ and other Mideast news

Iran’s top diplomat says he hopes there is “rationality” on the U.S. side as diplomatic efforts seek to avert a return to all-out war.

Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens strikes

Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had...

Taliban government voices ‘serious concern’ over US Afghan deportation plans

Afghanistan's Taliban authorities voiced concern on Monday over reported plans by Washington to deport scores of Afghan immigrants to Pakistan with the aim of their eventual return to their home country.

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces claim to have halted Houthi advance

Yemen has claimed its army has been able to stop an advance by Houthi militants in the southwest of the country.

Iran’s supreme leader orders ‘geographically unrestricted’ response to any US-Israeli threat

Iran will determine “time and conditions” for ending war if US relaunches military campaign, says supreme leader

US oil companies tripled profits during Iran war – NYT

The US’ largest oil companies almost tripled their profits during the US-Israeli war on Iran, the New York Times has reported

Trump ‘checks in’ with Netanyahu amid fears of renewed hostilities – WSJ

US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday morning

Early US midterm voting shatters record

More than 51 million Americans have already cast ballots, with Democrats leading early turnout ahead of Tuesday’s elections

Pentagon facing up to $15 bn in Iran war base damages – WSJ

Iranian missile and drone strikes have inflicted up to $15 billion in damage on military installations hosting American forces across the Middle East