# Middle East

Regional conflict in the Middle East.

**Today: 85/100 — Extreme**
Change vs yesterday: -3

## Historical values

- Yesterday: 88
- Last week: 89
- Last month: 84
- Yearly high: 90 (2026-11-01)
- Yearly low: 19 (2026-08-30)

## Latest coverage

- [Trump says more US attacks on Iran 'highly unlikely'](https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5yny4nl2d3o) — BBC News, 2026-11-10
- [Saudi Arabia downs missiles fired at Riyadh after Houthi attack on pipeline](https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/10/saudi-arabia-downs-missiles-fired-at-riyadh-after-houthi-attack-on-pipeline?traffic_source=rss) — Al Jazeera, 2026-11-10
- [Trump signals ‘positive momentum’ with Iran after meeting Qatari PM](https://aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/11/10/trump-signals-positive-momentum-with-iran-after-meeting-qatari-pm?traffic_source=rss) — Al Jazeera, 2026-11-10
- [Iran war live: Trump says war ‘effectively over’, Iran demands ‘surrender’](https://aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/11/9/iran-war-live-trump-says-war-effectively-over-iran-demands-surrender?traffic_source=rss) — Al Jazeera, 2026-11-09
- [Trump, Rubio defend Hegseth as impeachment bid nears](https://aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/11/9/trump-rubio-defend-hegseth-as-impeachment-bid-nears?traffic_source=rss) — Al Jazeera, 2026-11-09
- [Trump says US war in Iran ‘effectively over’ as he plays down escalation concerns](https://theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/09/trump-iran-war) — The Guardian, 2026-11-09
- [US Defense Secretary Hegseth faces expected impeachment vote this week](https://france24.com/en/us-defense-secretary-hegseth-faces-expected-impeachment-vote-this-week) — France 24, 2026-11-09
- [Trump says war on Iran ‘effectively over’ after talks with Qatar’s PM](https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/9/trump-calls-iran-war-effectively-over-after-talks-with-qatar-pm?traffic_source=rss) — Al Jazeera, 2026-11-09
- [Saudi Arabia reports new attack on key East-West pipeline](https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/9/saudi-arabia-reports-new-attack-on-key-east-west-pipeline?traffic_source=rss) — Al Jazeera, 2026-11-09
- [Republican lawmaker moves to impeach US Defense Secretary Hegseth](https://aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/11/9/republican-lawmaker-moves-to-impeach-us-defense-secretary-hegseth?traffic_source=rss) — Al Jazeera, 2026-11-09
- ['We think' the Iranians and Americans want to negotiate, Egyptian FM says](https://france24.com/en/tv-shows/t%C3%AAte-%C3%A0-t%C3%AAte/20261109-we-think-the-iranians-and-americans-want-to-negotiate-egyptian-fm-says) — France 24, 2026-11-09
- [Yemen government forces claim new advances as Houthi border attacks resume](https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/9/yemen-government-forces-claim-new-advances-as-houthi-border-attacks-resume?traffic_source=rss) — Al Jazeera, 2026-11-09
- [Trump says Iran is sealed off. But can new US task force stop weapons flow?](https://aljazeera.com/news-analysis/2026/11/9/trump-says-iran-is-sealed-off-but-can-new-us-task-force-stop-weapons-flow?traffic_source=rss) — Al Jazeera, 2026-11-09
- [IRGC strikes three tankers near Hormuz over ‘US links’](https://aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/11/9/irgc-strikes-three-tankers-near-hormuz-over-us?traffic_source=rss) — Al Jazeera, 2026-11-09
- [Strait of Hormuz still a source of leverage for Iran](https://dw.com/en/strait-of-hormuz-still-a-source-of-leverage-for-iran/a-79901647?maca=en-rss-en-world-4025-rdf) — DW, 2026-11-09
- [Iran stands by demands to end the war as US ramps up military pressure](https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/9/iran-stands-by-demands-to-end-the-war-as-us-ramps-up-military-pressure?traffic_source=rss) — Al Jazeera, 2026-11-09
- [Iran 'has mistaken perception' of US midterm result, expert says](https://france24.com/en/iran-sees-golden-opportunity-for-a-sweetheart-deal-after-us-midterms-expert-says) — France 24, 2026-11-09
- [Syria confirms sending troops to Saudi Arabia amid battle against Houthis](https://aljazeera.com/features/2026/11/9/syria-confirms-sending-troops-to-saudi-arabia-amid-battle-against-houthis?traffic_source=rss) — Al Jazeera, 2026-11-09
- [Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles as Riyadh's Aramco building damaged](https://france24.com/en/video/20261109-saudi-arabia-intercepts-houthi-missiles-as-riyadh-s-aramco-building-damaged) — France 24, 2026-11-09
- [Qatar PM to meet Trump: What’s the latest on US-Iran negotiations?](https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/9/qatar-pm-to-meet-trump-whats-the-latest-on-us-iran-negotiations?traffic_source=rss) — Al Jazeera, 2026-11-09

Web page: https://globalwarindex.com/index/middle-east/

_Not a forecast or a statement of probability: the readings reflect the tone and intensity of news coverage._