arabtimesonline.com media bias and reliability
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US President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Washington evaluated potential renewed military action against Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated diplomatic talks with Iran have continued without interruption.
arabtimesonline.com reported it asTrump Gives Iran Diplomacy More Time as Netanyahu Presses for Strikes After US Midterms (opens arabtimesonline.com in a new tab)
Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson has claimed the Trump administration could launch a nuclear strike on Iran within days. He alleged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressuring President Trump to attack an underground facility known as 'Pickax Mountain'. Carlson did not provide evidence for his claims.
arabtimesonline.com reported it asTrump Gives Iran Diplomacy More Time as Netanyahu Presses for Strikes After US Midterms (opens arabtimesonline.com in a new tab)
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran is in close contact with mediators regarding a seven-day plan to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump denied directing peace talks but approved outreach for medical supplies.
arabtimesonline.com reported it asPoor Midterm Results Could Trigger Major Trump Strikes on Iran: Report (opens arabtimesonline.com in a new tab)
A vessel caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil trade route. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed three oil tankers hit mines, but the status of the crew and the cause of the fires remain unclear.
arabtimesonline.com reported it asVessel Reported on Fire Off Oman Coast, Crew Status Unknown (opens arabtimesonline.com in a new tab)
Pakistan has closed its airspace to all airlines from Taiwan, citing support for Beijing's 'One China' policy. This move, confirmed by Pakistan's Defence Minister, has led Taiwanese carriers to reroute flights, with some now using Russian airspace. Pakistan is reportedly the first country to implement such a ban.
arabtimesonline.com reported it asPakistan Bars Taiwanese Airlines From Its Airspace Under One-China Policy (opens arabtimesonline.com in a new tab)
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth term as Brazil's president, defeating right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro challenged the election results, while international leaders congratulated Lula on his victory and commitment to democracy.
arabtimesonline.com reported it asLula Wins Historic Fourth Presidential Term After Political Comeback From Prison (opens arabtimesonline.com in a new tab)
Saudi Arabia experienced two attacks on an airport and an oilfield, resulting in the death of one Indian national and injuries to others. India's Ministry of External Affairs has condemned the incidents.
arabtimesonline.com reported it asSaudi Arabia Intercepts Two Iran-Backed Houthi Ballistic Missiles Targeting Makkah and Madinah (opens arabtimesonline.com in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump stated that the US has "knocked the hell out" of Iran and indicated the possibility of further military action. This comes amid reports of US and Israeli military preparations to disrupt Iran's nuclear rebuild.
arabtimesonline.com reported it asUS Warships Lock and Load Missiles, Ready Aircraft for Possible Fresh Strikes on Iran (opens arabtimesonline.com in a new tab)
Tom Barrack said a US attack on Iran could happen within two days, but President Donald Trump told reporters he did not know of any such plan and recalled his October pledge not to strike before the midterm elections.
arabtimesonline.com reported it asUS Warships Lock and Load Missiles, Ready Aircraft for Possible Fresh Strikes on Iran (opens arabtimesonline.com in a new tab)
Oil prices saw a decline on Monday, with Brent crude futures falling to $114.51 and US West Texas Intermediate futures at $101.04. The drop occurred despite recent surges to near six-month highs, influenced by hopes for reduced Iran-US hostilities, though attacks on Saudi Arabia maintained investor caution.
arabtimesonline.com reported it asGold Falls Below $4,000 for First Time Since July (opens arabtimesonline.com in a new tab)
The United States has quietly reduced its military presence at bases across the Middle East in recent days. The State Department has also ordered a reduction of non-essential staff and their families from diplomatic posts in Saudi Arabia, citing Houthi attacks.
arabtimesonline.com reported it asUS Orders Embassy Staff to Leave Saudi Arabia (opens arabtimesonline.com in a new tab)
The Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted and destroyed four to five drones launched toward Saudi Arabia. The incidents took place in the Medina and Eastern regions, with coalition spokesperson Major General Turki al-Maliki confirming the operation.
arabtimesonline.com reported it asSaudi-led Coalition Intercepts Four Drones Targeting Kingdom (opens arabtimesonline.com in a new tab)
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims to have shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Strait of Hormuz. The US military has not confirmed the claim. Reports vary on the number of US drones lost.
arabtimesonline.com reported it asIranian Regime Claims It Downed 54th US MQ-9 Drone Over Strait of Hormuz — Claim Unverified (opens arabtimesonline.com in a new tab)
Houthi rebels attacked a military training camp in Yemen's Shabwa province with ballistic missiles, killing at least 53 members of the internal security forces and wounding approximately 200. The attack occurs amid a surge in fighting in the country.
arabtimesonline.com reported it asHouthi Missile Attack on Yemen Military Camp Kills at Least 20 Soldiers (opens arabtimesonline.com in a new tab)
The United States issued security alerts for Americans in twelve Middle Eastern countries on October 18, 2026, warning of potential flight cancellations and airspace closures. The advisories cited Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian civilian airports as a cause for the warnings.
arabtimesonline.com reported it asUS Embassy in UAE Warns of Possible Flight Disruptions, Escalating Regional Hostilities (opens arabtimesonline.com in a new tab)
Saudi Arabia's coalition forces announced the interception of multiple aerial threats, including three drones and two cruise missiles over the Red Sea. A ballistic missile was also destroyed over Yanbu, the kingdom's primary oil terminal, amid ongoing conflict with Houthi rebels.
arabtimesonline.com reported it asIran Providing Houthis With Intelligence, Training for Sophisticated Attacks on Saudi Arabia (opens arabtimesonline.com in a new tab)
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Saudi Arabia, prompting the evacuation of its crew. A second tanker was reportedly hit by a rocket-propelled grenade from a small boat. No environmental impact has been reported.
arabtimesonline.com reported it asTanker Hit by Unknown Projectile Off Saudi Arabia's Jubail (opens arabtimesonline.com in a new tab)
A Houthi missile hit Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, killing one person and wounding about twelve. Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia condemned the strike as a dangerous escalation. Japan's foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi also issued a statement of condemnation and condolences on 11 October.
arabtimesonline.com reported it asSaudi Aramco Administrative Building Targeted in Dhahran, Limited Fire Reported (opens arabtimesonline.com in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump stated that the Houthis in Yemen are 'behaving very badly'. He made the comments to reporters before leaving for Alaska, as a conflict escalation continues in Yemen following the breakdown of a 2022 truce.
arabtimesonline.com reported it asTrump Accuses Houthis of Targeting Saudi Arabia, Warns Iran of Future Consequences (opens arabtimesonline.com in a new tab)
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he does not believe China or Russia are helping Iran in its war with the United States and Israel, adding they have too much to lose and any aid would be quickly detected. The statement was echoed by dozens of international media.
arabtimesonline.com reported it asTrump Says China, Russia Not Helping Iran, Says US Would Quickly Detect Any Support (opens arabtimesonline.com in a new tab)
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What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 102
- Reports listed
- 108
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
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Measured 3 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 3 November 2026. Ratings pulled 6 October 2026.
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