The Latest Breaking News from the Middle East

The Paris government issued the advice after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran

US President Biden expresses concern over Haniyeh's assassination and calls for a ceasefire in Gaza amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East.

President Biden mulls strengthening US defenses in the Middle East amid potential Iranian retaliation against Israel.

Israeli PM Netanyahu warns of severe consequences after top Hezbollah and Hamas commanders are killed. Tensions escalate in the Middle East.

Recent events in the Middle East post Haniyeh's assassination raise tensions. Efforts for aid and peace ongoing.

Since October 7, Israel has been responsible for more than 17,000 attacks in the Middle East.

US Secretary of State Blinken urges de-escalation in the Middle East, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire to promote peace and stability.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling for “all parties” in the Middle East to avoid escalatory actions that could plunge the region into further conflict

Palestine urges world not to let Israel ‘drag us all to the abyss’ as Iran pledges retaliation for Haniyeh’s death.

Australians in Lebanon have been told to leave immediately as the security situation deteriorates and commercial flights are at risk of being grounded.

Sep WTI crude oil (CLU24 ) on Wednesday closed up +3.18 (+4.26%), and Sep RBOB gasoline (RBU24 ) closed up +9.82 (+4.19%). Crude oil prices Wednesday rallied sharply. Wednesday's fall in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 1-1/2 week low was bullish for energy prices. Crude is also climbing...