# Trending Middle East

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Author: The National News
Episodes: 996

## Resource

We bring you the top news stories, field reports and in-depth insights from the Middle East and beyond

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## Episodes
- [US commander questions Iran campaign, oil prices fall, and Gaza plan moves forward](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/us-commander-questions-iran-campaign-oil-prices-fall-and-gaza-plan-moves-forward) — 2026-07-27T07:02:43+00:00
- [Trump considers major attack on Iran, Iraqi PM visits Tehran, and Gaza's enormous reconstruction cost](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/trump-considers-major-attack-on-iran-iraqi-pm-visits-tehran-and-gaza-s-enormous-reconstruction-cost) — 2026-07-24T05:34:21+00:00
- [Trump trades new threats with Iran, alternative routes to Hormuz, and Saudi Arabia's nuclear deal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/trump-trades-new-threats-with-iran-alternative-routes-to-hormuz-and-saudi-arabia-s-nuclear-deal) — 2026-07-23T05:28:49+00:00
- [Saudi tankers U-turn in Red Sea, Trump pledges support for Lebanon, and chickenpox spreads in Gaza](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/saudi-tankers-u-turn-in-red-sea-trump-pledges-support-for-lebanon-and-chickenpox-spreads-in-gaza) — 2026-07-22T05:11:50+00:00
- [Houthis threaten maritime embargo, 10th night of US-Iran war, and pilot zone framework begins in Lebanon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/houthis-threaten-maritime-embargo-10th-night-of-us-iran-war-and-pilot-zone-framework-begins-in-lebanon) — 2026-07-21T06:16:08+00:00
- [Ninth night of strikes, Brent tops $90 and Gulf flights resume](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/ninth-night-of-strikes-brent-tops-90-and-gulf-flights-resume) — 2026-07-20T07:23:19+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: Spain are world champions and Messi's era ends](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-spain-are-world-champions-and-messi-s-era-ends) — 2026-07-19T23:34:31+00:00
- [More Gulf strikes, Iraq power threat and India bars sailors from strait](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/more-gulf-strikes-iraq-power-threat-and-india-bars-sailors-from-strait) — 2026-07-17T07:25:01+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: The Malvinas banner, Bellingham flashpoint and race for the Golden Boot](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-the-malvinas-banner-bellingham-flashpoint-and-race-for-the-golden-boot) — 2026-07-17T05:52:15+00:00
- [Greater Tunb struck, US approves arms for Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, and Museum of the Future set for revamp](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/greater-tunb-struck-us-approves-arms-for-saudi-arabia-and-kuwait-and-museum-of-the-future-set-for-revamp) — 2026-07-16T07:31:55+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: Argentina produce another late miracle to set up Spain final](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-argentina-produce-another-late-miracle-to-set-up-spain-final) — 2026-07-16T04:14:32+00:00
- [US and Iran trade further strikes, traffic slows in Strait of Hormuz and Abu Dhabi invests in US gas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/us-and-iran-trade-further-strikes-traffic-slows-in-strait-of-hormuz-and-abu-dhabi-invests-in-us-gas) — 2026-07-15T07:18:03+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: Spain's tactical masterclass sends them to final as England meet Argentina tonight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-spain-s-tactical-masterclass-sends-them-to-final-as-england-meet-argentina-tonight) — 2026-07-15T04:48:55+00:00
- [Strait of Hormuz attacks escalate, Gulf region on alert and EU unveils Gaza recovery plan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/strait-of-hormuz-attacks-escalate-gulf-region-on-alert-and-eu-unveils-gaza-recovery-plan) — 2026-07-14T07:35:05+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: Strongest semi-finals in history to start tonight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-strongest-semi-finals-in-history-to-start-tonight) — 2026-07-14T06:56:09+00:00
- [Iran launches attacks across region, Qatar mourns former emir and EU debates West Bank trade](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/iran-launches-attacks-across-region-qatar-mourns-former-emir-and-eu-debates-west-bank-trade) — 2026-07-13T07:33:38+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: Semi-finals set, referee causes storm and player dies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-semi-finals-set-referee-causes-storm-and-player-dies) — 2026-07-13T04:30:37+00:00
- [Explosions in Iran, Lebanon 'pilot zone' planned and Dubai Metro Blue Line reaches milestone](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/explosions-in-iran-lebanon-pilot-zone-planned-and-dubai-metro-blue-line-reaches-milestone) — 2026-07-10T06:26:55+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: A France-Morocco match full of records and no Arab or African teams remain](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-a-france-morocco-match-full-of-records-and-no-arab-or-african-teams-remain) — 2026-07-10T04:58:59+00:00
- [Sirens across the Gulf, Hormuz traffic near standstill and Dubai economy grows](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/sirens-across-the-gulf-hormuz-traffic-near-standstill-and-dubai-economy-grows) — 2026-07-09T07:17:09+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: Egypt file Fifa complaint over Argentina referee and Morocco face France tonight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-egypt-file-fifa-complaint-over-argentina-referee-and-morocco-face-france-tonight) — 2026-07-09T04:05:58+00:00
- [Sirens blare in Bahrain and Kuwait, US launches strikes on Iran and oil prices rise](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/sirens-blare-in-bahrain-and-kuwait-us-launches-strikes-on-iran-and-oil-prices-rise) — 2026-07-08T06:58:25+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: Egypt's historic journey ends against Argentina in heartbreak and accusations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-egypt-s-historic-journey-ends-against-argentina-in-heartbreak-and-accusations) — 2026-07-08T04:03:02+00:00
- [Strait of Hormuz shipping hit again, Macron backs Syria and Gaza governance shifts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/strait-of-hormuz-shipping-hit-again-macron-backs-syria-and-gaza-governance-shifts) — 2026-07-07T06:21:12+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: Ronaldo's dream is over, all three co-hosts are eliminated and Fifa's crisis deepens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-ronaldo-s-dream-is-over-all-three-co-hosts-are-eliminated-and-fifa-s-crisis-deepens) — 2026-07-07T05:53:18+00:00
- [Trump heads to Nato summit, Iran mourns Khamenei, Macron set for Syria visit](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/trump-heads-to-nato-summit-iran-mourns-khamenei-macron-set-for-syria-visit) — 2026-07-06T07:46:43+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: England survive, Brazil's era ends and Fifa's integrity is now in question](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-england-survive-brazil-s-era-ends-and-fifa-s-integrity-is-now-in-question) — 2026-07-06T06:08:10+00:00
- [Syria bombing kills nine, Iran prepares for Khamenei funeral and Bahrain condemns Tehran at UN](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/syria-bombing-kills-nine-iran-prepares-for-khamenei-funeral-and-bahrain-condemns-tehran-at-un) — 2026-07-03T09:08:53+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: Algeria out, Spain roar into last 16 and Egypt face major test tonight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-algeria-out-spain-roar-into-last-16-and-egypt-face-major-test-tonight) — 2026-07-03T07:11:30+00:00
- [Lebanon agreement under pressure, Syria-Gulf trade routes expand and Dubai unveils major road project](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/lebanon-agreement-under-pressure-syria-gulf-trade-routes-expand-and-dubai-unveils-major-road-project) — 2026-07-02T06:28:08+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: VAR drama continues, Harry Kane's late show and Algeria's biggest night](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-var-drama-continues-harry-kane-s-late-show-and-algeria-s-biggest-night) — 2026-07-02T05:57:43+00:00
- [Gaza faces pregnancy crisis, Iran talks resume in Doha and experts hail UAE anti-drug campaign](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/gaza-faces-pregnancy-crisis-iran-talks-resume-in-doha-and-experts-hail-uae-anti-drug-campaign) — 2026-07-01T05:54:03+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: Mexico make history, France beat Sweden and England face DR Congo tonight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-mexico-make-history-france-beat-sweden-and-england-face-dr-congo-tonight) — 2026-07-01T05:44:20+00:00
- [UAE rail service begins, confusion reigns over US talks and Iran rejects French plan for Strait of Hormuz](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/uae-rail-service-begins-confusion-reigns-over-us-talks-and-iran-rejects-french-plan-for-strait-of-hormuz) — 2026-06-30T06:18:17+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: Morocco stun the Netherlands on penalties and Germany crash out](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-morocco-stun-the-netherlands-on-penalties-and-germany-crash-out) — 2026-06-30T05:38:21+00:00
- [US and Iran expected to stop fighting, Iraq expands anti-corruption drive and Saudi helicopter crash](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/us-and-iran-expected-to-stop-fighting-iraq-expands-anti-corruption-drive-and-saudi-helicopter-crash) — 2026-06-29T06:20:50+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: Canada make history, Morocco to face the Netherlands and Egypt's injury concerns](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-canada-make-history-morocco-to-face-the-netherlands-and-egypt-s-injury-concerns) — 2026-06-29T05:05:42+00:00
- [Strait of Hormuz evacuations halted, Gulf states cautious on Iran and Abu Dhabi unveils performing arts centre](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/strait-of-hormuz-evacuations-halted-gulf-states-cautious-on-iran-and-abu-dhabi-unveils-performing-arts-centre) — 2026-06-26T06:27:10+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: Ecuador stun Germany, Morocco set to face Dutch and Saudi Arabia and Egypt in action](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-ecuador-stun-germany-morocco-set-to-face-dutch-and-saudi-arabia-and-egypt-in-action) — 2026-06-26T05:52:08+00:00
- [Hormuz at centre of Gulf talks, Trump defends Iran deal and Lebanon stalemate continues](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/hormuz-at-centre-of-gulf-talks-trump-defends-iran-deal-and-lebanon-stalemate-continues) — 2026-06-25T07:12:55+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: Morocco through, Qatar eliminated and Tunisia face the Netherlands tonight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-morocco-through-qatar-eliminated-and-tunisia-face-the-netherlands-tonight) — 2026-06-25T04:51:15+00:00
- [Rubio's Gulf tour, Emirates A380 inspections and Etihad Rail passenger launch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/rubio-s-gulf-tour-emirates-a380-inspections-and-etihad-rail-passenger-launch) — 2026-06-24T06:52:04+00:00
- [Ronaldo scores at sixth finals, Ghana hold England and Qatar face last chance tonight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/ronaldo-scores-at-sixth-finals-ghana-hold-england-and-qatar-face-last-chance-tonight) — 2026-06-24T05:55:28+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: Messi breaks scoring record, Algeria survive, but Jordan are eliminated](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-messi-breaks-scoring-record-algeria-survive-but-jordan-are-eliminated) — 2026-06-23T07:14:09+00:00
- [Rubio visits Gulf to discuss Iran deal, Qatar blast kills 13 and UAE hotels see strong recovery](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/rubio-visits-gulf-to-discuss-iran-deal-qatar-blast-kills-13-and-uae-hotels-see-strong-recovery) — 2026-06-23T06:17:25+00:00
- [US-Iran peace talks advance, Lebanon remains sticking point and Qatar gas plant explosion](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/us-iran-peace-talks-advance-lebanon-remains-sticking-point-and-qatar-gas-plant-explosion) — 2026-06-22T07:00:09+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: Egypt make history with first win, Morocco flying and Iraq face France tonight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-egypt-make-history-with-first-win-morocco-flying-and-iraq-face-france-tonight) — 2026-06-22T05:19:24+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: Qatar crushed 6-0 by Canada, Mexico through to knockouts and Morocco return to action](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-qatar-crushed-6-0-by-canada-mexico-through-to-knockouts-and-morocco-return-to-action) — 2026-06-19T05:50:48+00:00
- [US-Iran talks delayed, Israel seizes land and UAE tightens social media rules](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/us-iran-talks-delayed-israel-seizes-land-and-uae-tightens-social-media-rules) — 2026-06-19T05:25:48+00:00
- [US-Iran pact signed, Lebanon unresolved and Khamenei's funeral](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/us-iran-pact-signed-lebanon-unresolved-and-khamenei-s-funeral) — 2026-06-18T07:09:33+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: England thrill, Ronaldo struggles and Qatar face Canada tonight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-england-thrill-ronaldo-struggles-and-qatar-face-canada-tonight) — 2026-06-18T06:10:11+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: Messi hat-trick, Iraq's return and Jordan's debut before England kick off tonight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-messi-hat-trick-iraq-s-return-and-jordan-s-debut-before-england-kick-off-tonight) — 2026-06-17T08:04:43+00:00
- [US-Iran deal incentives revealed and Lebanon's future remain uncertain](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/us-iran-deal-incentives-revealed-and-lebanon-s-future-remain-uncertain) — 2026-06-17T06:29:33+00:00
- [First ships cross Strait of Hormuz blockade line and Israel strikes south Lebanon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/first-ships-cross-strait-of-hormuz-blockade-line-and-israel-strikes-south-lebanon) — 2026-06-16T07:31:57+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran all draw, with Iraq, Algeria and Jordan to kick off next](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-egypt-saudi-arabia-and-iran-all-draw-with-iraq-algeria-and-jordan-to-kick-off-next) — 2026-06-16T04:44:40+00:00
- [World leaders support US-Iran deal, Israel strikes Beirut and UAE launches AI authority](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-leaders-support-us-iran-deal-israel-strikes-beirut-and-uae-launches-ai-authority) — 2026-06-15T06:54:23+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: Tunisia thrashed, Iran reach Los Angeles and Egypt & Saudi Arabia kick-off tonight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-tunisia-thrashed-iran-reach-los-angeles-and-egypt-saudi-arabia-kick-off-tonight) — 2026-06-15T06:23:44+00:00
- [Trump says Iran deal is close, Emaar unveils megaproject and World Bank cuts Gulf outlook](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/trump-says-iran-deal-is-close-emaar-unveils-megaproject-and-world-bank-cuts-gulf-outlook) — 2026-06-12T06:56:34+00:00
- [World Cup round-up: Three red cards and a host nation off to a flying start](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-round-up-three-red-cards-and-a-host-nation-off-to-a-flying-start) — 2026-06-12T05:08:15+00:00
- [World Cup 2026: Daily round-up trailer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/world-cup-2026-daily-round-up-trailer) — 2026-06-11T14:25:17+00:00
- [US-Iran strikes escalate, Dubai launches longevity authority and UAE businessman supports crash victims](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/us-iran-strikes-escalate-dubai-launches-longevity-authority-and-uae-businessman-supports-crash-victims) — 2026-06-11T04:44:40+00:00
- [Iran and US exchange strikes, Israel orders residents to leave Tyre, and new rules for Dubai visa](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/iran-and-us-exchange-strikes-israel-orders-residents-to-leave-tyre-and-new-rules-for-dubai-visa) — 2026-06-10T05:38:51+00:00
- [Violence grips Lebanon, Houthis issue Red Sea threat and Etihad predicts summer recovery](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/violence-grips-lebanon-houthis-issue-red-sea-threat-and-etihad-predicts-summer-recovery) — 2026-06-09T05:10:35+00:00
- [Israel and Iran exchange attacks, regional airspace closures and Trump seeks to calm tensions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/israel-and-iran-exchange-attacks-regional-airspace-closures-and-trump-seeks-to-calm-tensions) — 2026-06-08T05:29:11+00:00
- [Lebanon truce faces hurdles, UAE tightens wage rules and Dubai launches SME initiative](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/lebanon-truce-faces-hurdles-uae-tightens-wage-rules-and-dubai-launches-sme-initiative) — 2026-06-05T05:31:16+00:00
- [Kuwait releases airport strike footage, Lebanon ceasefire agreed and UAE confirms no Ebola cases](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/kuwait-releases-airport-strike-footage-lebanon-ceasefire-agreed-and-uae-confirms-no-ebola-cases) — 2026-06-04T05:36:25+00:00
- [Iran strikes Bahrain and Kuwait, ceasefire hopes fade in Lebanon, and Abu Dhabi renters get relief](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/iran-strikes-bahrain-and-kuwait-ceasefire-hopes-fade-in-lebanon-and-abu-dhabi-renters-get-relief) — 2026-06-03T05:28:55+00:00
- [Trump intervenes to halt Lebanon attacks, Iraq cracks down on corruption and UAE approves weight-loss pill](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/trump-intervenes-to-halt-lebanon-attacks-iraq-cracks-down-on-corruption-and-uae-approves-weight-loss-pill) — 2026-06-02T05:40:32+00:00
- [Missiles over Kuwait, US-Iran strikes continue and some UAE rules change](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/missiles-over-kuwait-us-iran-strikes-continue-and-some-uae-rules-change) — 2026-06-01T05:33:53+00:00
- [US and Iran reach tentative deal, Lebanon and Israel hold talks and Eid attacks grip Gaza](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/us-and-iran-reach-tentative-deal-lebanon-and-israel-hold-talks-and-eid-attacks-grip-gaza) — 2026-05-29T05:05:02+00:00
- [Kuwait responds to missile attacks, US shoots down Iranian drones and flood warnings in Syria and Iraq](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/kuwait-responds-to-missile-attacks-us-shoots-down-iranian-drones-and-flood-warnings-in-syria-and-iraq) — 2026-05-28T04:58:54+00:00
- [UN condemns Barakah attack, Israel's invasion in Lebanon and Assad-era chemical weapons found](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/un-condemns-barakah-attack-israel-s-invasion-in-lebanon-and-assad-era-chemical-weapons-found) — 2026-05-27T05:01:03+00:00
- [US launches 'self-defence' strikes, Iran set to restore internet and UAE hotels predict staycation surge](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/us-launches-self-defence-strikes-iran-set-to-restore-internet-and-uae-hotels-predict-staycation-surge) — 2026-05-26T05:18:41+00:00
- [US-Iran talks make progress, Syria set for first parliament meeting and UAE delivers Eid aid to Gaza](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/us-iran-talks-make-progress-syria-set-for-first-parliament-meeting-and-uae-delivers-eid-aid-to-gaza) — 2026-05-25T05:06:17+00:00
- [Mediators prepare for US-Iran talks, energy shortages grip Tehran and Dubai launches Dh1.5bn relief package](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/mediators-prepare-for-us-iran-talks-energy-shortages-grip-tehran-and-dubai-launches-dh1-5bn-relief-package) — 2026-05-22T05:17:48+00:00
- [Iran studies US proposal, GCC trade deal with UK and prisoners pardoned for Eid](https://stenobird.com/podcast/trending-middle-east-1217475/iran-studies-us-proposal-gcc-trade-deal-with-uk-and-prisoners-pardoned-for-eid) — 2026-05-21T05:30:58+00:00

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