The Times of Middle East media bias and reliability
The Times of Middle East is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. We have seen it on 50 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is The Times of Middle East biased?
The Times of Middle East is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is The Times of Middle East left or right?
The Times of Middle East is held by the ratings provider we draw on, and no rater has placed it on the political spectrum.
Is The Times of Middle East reliable?
We do not hold a factual-reliability assessment for The Times of Middle East. A political-leaning label would not answer that question on its own, so we do not infer reliability from left, centre or right.
What The Times of Middle East has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with The Times of Middle East’s own report linked underneath.
Bill Maher criticized rapper Macklemore on his show 'Real Time', bringing up a 2014 costume controversy and Macklemore's recent remarks about Gaza. Macklemore had previously donated to Palestinian aid and Robert Kraft pledged funds for Gaza.
The Times of Middle East reported it asMelissa Barrera on support for Macklemore after Palestine remarks (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Saudi Arabia, urging citizens to reconsider travel due to risks including Iranian drone and missile attacks, armed conflict, and terrorism. The border region with Yemen is designated a 'Do Not Travel' area.
The Times of Middle East reported it asUS Urges Americans to Reconsider Travel to Saudi Arabia as Missile and Drone Threats Rise (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
The Trump administration is preparing to sell Israel a $2.8 billion arms package that includes 40,000 heavy aerial bombs. The sale, reported by The Washington Post, involves munitions that have been linked to civilian casualties in Gaza and Lebanon.
The Times of Middle East reported it asTrump administration readies $2.8bn sale of 2,000‑lb bombs to Israel — largest in years (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Yemen's Houthi rebels have captured the strategic islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish in the southern Red Sea. This move strengthens their control over a vital maritime shipping route and pushes them closer to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
The Times of Middle East reported it asSaudi East–West pipeline offline for weeks after drone strike, cutting oil flow (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Satellite data has detected a large fire and thermal anomalies near Saudi Arabia's East-West oil pipeline. Unconfirmed reports suggest Houthi forces may be responsible, though Saudi authorities have not confirmed the incident.
The Times of Middle East reported it asSaudi East–West Pipeline Shut After Drone Attacks from Iraq, Riyadh Says (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Oil prices climbed past $102 a barrel as the conflict between the US and Iran intensified. Goldman Sachs warned of potential surges above $120, while White House advisors reportedly discussed the conflict's potential to last through President Trump's term.
The Times of Middle East reported it asOil Tops $100 as Middle East Hostilities Escalate — What It Means for the UAE (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Several merchant vessels were targeted by gunfire in the northern Gulf and Gulf of Oman during military activity. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported the incidents but could not confirm casualties or environmental damage. Iran has claimed responsibility for attacking some vessels.
The Times of Middle East reported it asOil tops $100 as U.S. and Iran trade strikes; Gulf supply fears rise (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Goldman Sachs has warned that oil prices could surge to $120 per barrel if attacks on ships in the Middle East intensify. The bank also projected prices could fall to $80 per barrel if regional exports normalize. Brent crude was trading around $97 per barrel on 7 September 2026.
The Times of Middle East reported it asOil tops $100 after Middle East attacks — implications for the UAE (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Israel's military announced it had taken operational control of Ali Taher hill and tunnels beneath it on Thursday night. The area has seen frequent fighting since a ceasefire began over two months ago, despite mediation efforts by the United States.
The Times of Middle East reported it asIsrael says it controls parts of Ali al‑Taher ridge — why it matters for southern Lebanon (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Ten people died when a fuel tanker exploded on a western Iran highway on 5 September 2026, after a traffic accident, according to state media. Officials called for drivers to exercise caution and obey safety regulations.
The Times of Middle East reported it as10 killed as fuel tanker explodes after crash on Hamedan–Sanandaj highway in Iran (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Israel is experiencing a water crisis after five of its six desalination plants shut down due to an algae bloom in the Mediterranean Sea. Experts suggest untreated sewage from Gaza's damaged infrastructure may be contributing to the bloom, exacerbating existing water issues in both regions.
The Times of Middle East reported it asDid Israel’s destruction of Gaza worsen its water crisis? (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
President Donald Trump has stated the United States may soon strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, a fortified underground site near the Natanz uranium enrichment complex. The exact nature and location of the facility have been referred to by various names across reports.
The Times of Middle East reported it asUS sees risk of major Iran escalation after Trump threatens Pickaxe Mountain (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that overthrowing Iran's government is now within reach, stating the regime is weaker than ever. US Vice President JD Vance reiterated that talks with Iran would not occur unless ship attacks ceased.
The Times of Middle East reported it asNetanyahu: Toppling Iran’s regime ‘within reach’ amid renewed U.S.-Iran strikes (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
The US has extended its military deployment in the Middle East until 2027, with 50,000 troops and 19 warships remaining in the region. President Donald Trump is privately discussing declaring an end to the war with Iran, despite the Pentagon preparing for prolonged conflict.
The Times of Middle East reported it asPentagon Extends Middle East Deployments into 2027 as Iran War Continues (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
A US strike in southern Iran hit a wedding celebration, killing at least four people, including a child, and wounding over 50, according to the Iranian Red Crescent. US Central Command confirmed strikes on IRGC targets.
The Times of Middle East reported it asVideo Circulates After Reported U.S. Strike on Wedding in Iran’s Hormozgan — Verification Questions Remain (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the Iranian regime is on the verge of collapse during a visit to troops stationed on Mount Hermon in Syria. Syria condemned the visit as a violation of its sovereignty. Israel has previously conducted strikes against Iran.
The Times of Middle East reported it asExplained: Life and death along Israel’s ‘Yellow Line’ in Gaza (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Iran's army claimed to have attacked the Al Minhad Air Base in the United Arab Emirates with drones. The strike targeted areas where US forces and helicopters were stationed, according to Iran, which stated it was in response to US strikes on Larak Island. Oil prices rose following the incident.
The Times of Middle East reported it asUAE intercepts Iranian drone near territorial waters after US-Iran clashes (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
US President Donald Trump posted on social media that Iran's Kharg Island was being 'blown to smithereens'. This followed a US strike on Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claimed to have launched ballistic missiles at US bases in Jordan, which Jordanian air defences intercepted.
The Times of Middle East reported it asUAE intercepts Iranian drone near territorial waters after US-Iran clashes (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Greece and Israel are set to sign an agreement for the 'Achilles Shield' air defense system, valued at over three billion euros. The system aims to provide a networked shield against aircraft, drones, and ballistic missiles, and is expected to be operational within 35 months.
The Times of Middle East reported it asGreece signs €3–3.5bn Israeli air‑defence deal to build 'Achilles Shield' (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has informed allied foreign ministers that the United States does not currently intend to launch new strikes against Iran. The administration is shifting its focus to economic pressure, sanctions, and maritime security.
The Times of Middle East reported it asHow the US–Iran confrontation is shifting from strikes to coercive diplomacy (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Who says so
No rating organisation we draw on has placed The Times of Middle East. We asked on 5 September 2026.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
We hold no factual-reliability rating for this outlet.
Who owns it
We hold no ownership record for The Times of Middle East.
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Canada
- Official site
- timesofmiddleeast.com
- Seen publishing on
- timesofmiddleeast.com
- Access
- Free to read
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
- 50
- Reports listed
- 50
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
50 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
A blindspot is measured against one side of the spectrum. The Times of Middle East has not been placed on the spectrum, so there is no side to count against and we publish no figure here.
Across the 50 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of The Times of Middle East: its report arrived a median of 26 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 20 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 20 September 2026. Ratings pulled 5 September 2026.
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