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          Middle East

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          Shadi's take on uncertainty surrounding talks to end the Iran conflict

          CartoonMarch 24, 2026
          The National's journalists answer audience questions on the Iran war.
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          Latest developments in the Iran war

          MENAMarch 24, 2026
          The UAE flag on display in Dubai where a powerful sense of shared purpose permeates public life. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Missiles may test a nation’s defences but they cannot destroy a successful idea

          CommentMarch 24, 2026
          Smoke and flames rise after an Israeli strike targeting the Qasmiya Bridge near Tyre in southern Lebanon on Sunday. EPA
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          Israel's Lebanon tactics reveal an appetite for destruction

          EditorialMarch 24, 2026
          The National

          Shadi's take on the Israeli bombing of Lebanese bridges

          CartoonMarch 23, 2026
          A full moon rises over the Museum of the Future in Dubai. The UAE has defended itself against weeks of Iranian attacks. AFP

          The UAE is built to sustain success under pressure

          CommentMarch 23, 2026
          The National

          Shadi's take on disruption to shipping in the Arabian Gulf

          CartoonMarch 22, 2026
          The USS Boxer receives replenishment-at-sea from support ship USNS Arctic in the Arabian Sea. AFP

          Israel and Iran launch more attacks as US sends Marines to Middle East

          MENAMarch 21, 2026
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          How the war on Iran is exposing Iraq's fundamental failures

          CommentMarch 20, 2026
          The National

          Shadi's take on the crisis in Lebanon

          CartoonMarch 20, 2026
          Foreign ministers from the GCC states and beyond have unequivocally condemned Tehran’s aggression against its neighbours. Mohamad Ali Harisi / The National

          The Gulf must not be left holding the bag for this war

          CommentMarch 20, 2026
          Shoppers at a fruit and vegetable stall in Amman. AFP

          Jordan under pressure from rising wartime shipping costs

          MENAMarch 20, 2026
          Syrian Kurds mark Nowruz in Qamishli on Wednesday. Damascus recently declared the festival a paid national holiday. AFP

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          EditorialMarch 20, 2026
          A British Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jet bound for Qatar. PA
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          UK's military hardware 'was ready' for Iran war, says Middle East minister

          MENAMarch 19, 2026
          Children at previous Eid Al Fitr prayers in Dubai. Muslims across the Middle East remain determined to celebrate the passing of a spiritually important month. EPA

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          EditorialMarch 19, 2026
          Police officers near the US embassy in Amman. EPA

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