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 79 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.
Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday, buoyed by stabilising technology and AI stocks and a sharp drop in crude oil prices. Hopes for a US-Iran peace deal were cited as a factor in the oil price decline.
The Times of Middle East reported it asMiddle East Crude Exports Recover to Near Prewar Levels, Analysts Say (opens The Times of Middle East 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.
The Times of Middle East reported it asU.S. Mission Issues Security Alert After October 10 Airport Attacks in Saudi Arabia (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told media that a peace agreement with Iran is extremely difficult and that economic pressure will stay in place until Tehran stops attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s foreign minister said the strait will remain closed until the US accepts Tehran’s terms, noting indirect talks via Pakistan and Qatar.
The Times of Middle East reported it asTrump says U.S. will not attack Iran before midterms; Iran issues warnings (opens The Times of Middle East 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.
The Times of Middle East reported it asTrump leaves open strikes on Iran before midterms as Tehran signals readiness for war and diplomacy (opens The Times of Middle East 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.
The Times of Middle East reported it asTrump leaves open strikes on Iran before midterms as Tehran signals readiness for war and diplomacy (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
The US military is reportedly preparing for a potential escalation of operations against Iran following the upcoming midterm elections. This includes the deployment of thousands of additional personnel and naval assets to the Middle East, alongside warnings of intensified strikes.
The Times of Middle East reported it asTrump says US won’t strike Iran until after midterms — Tech and security implications for the Middle East (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have repeatedly struck Saudi Arabia's main international airport and seized territory near a vital shipping chokepoint, demonstrating increased military capabilities. Saudi Arabia has struggled to counter these attacks, despite superior weaponry, as previous air campaigns have yielded limited success.
The Times of Middle East reported it asHouthis claim strikes on Saudi airports — what it means for Gulf aviation and tech (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Iran is reinforcing its defences, including nuclear facilities and border areas, in anticipation of potential US attacks following the midterm elections. Iranian officials have warned of further escalation if new strikes occur, while the US military is also preparing for a possible return to fighting.
The Times of Middle East reported it asUS sends third carrier to Middle East as Trump weighs new strikes on Iran (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
The UAE Attorney General has ordered an investigation into a Flydubai flight that diverted to Saudi Arabia after a cockpit altercation. The probe will examine circumstances and motives, including potential terrorist activity. Israeli officials are investigating possible Iranian involvement.
The Times of Middle East reported it asPassengers describe stabbing and plunge aboard Israel-bound Flydubai flight (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
A Congressional Research Service report indicates that 81 US military aircraft have been damaged or destroyed since the United States and Israel began strikes against Iran on February 28. The total estimated value of these losses is $3.3 billion, with the Department of Defense spending approximately $38 billion on the conflict.
The Times of Middle East reported it asCBO: Iran war cost $38bn by Aug. 1; could add $2–3bn per month (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker has denied reports suggesting a withdrawal of 25,000 to 40,000 troops from Europe. While the US is re-evaluating its military presence, Whitaker affirmed continued commitment to the continent.
The Times of Middle East reported it asWhat the US troop withdrawal from Iraq means for Kurds — tech and security implications (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Italy has concluded its 12-year military presence in Iraq, with the final troops returning home. Defence Minister Guido Crosetto stated this marks a new phase in bilateral relations, with the withdrawal completed before the September 30 deadline.
The Times of Middle East reported it asWhat the US troop withdrawal from Iraq means for Kurds — tech and security implications (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
The US is contemplating a temporary sanctions waiver to permit flights between Iran and Iraq's Najaf, specifically for religious pilgrims. Iraqi Airways could operate these flights for a month, with potential for extension, while Iran has filed a complaint with ICAO.
The Times of Middle East reported it asIraqi Airways to resume Najaf–Iran flights in October after US exemption (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Oil prices climbed past $101 per barrel as increased attacks in the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns over global energy supplies. Asian stocks declined while US markets reached new highs.
The Times of Middle East reported it asMideast oil exports rebound in September as Saudi boosts Hormuz shipments (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the country is prepared for both diplomacy and war with the United States. He outlined a seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which the US has rejected.
The Times of Middle East reported it asIran ‘ready for diplomacy and war’ — implications for Gulf tech, shipping and markets (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Pakistan's defense minister stated the country will use all available means to defend Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed Houthi rebels. This commitment comes under a new mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, signed on August 7.
The Times of Middle East reported it asSaudi allies rally as Houthi attacks escalate, complicating Riyadh’s options (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Donald Trump has stated that oil prices will decrease significantly once the war with Iran concludes, which he anticipates will happen soon. He also claimed a record amount of oil was moved through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Times of Middle East reported it asTrump calls Strait of Hormuz “Trump Strait” after Iran’s conditional reopening proposal (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Pakistan's defense minister stated the country will use all available means to defend Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed Houthi rebels. This commitment comes under a new mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, signed on August 7.
The Times of Middle East reported it asSaudi coalition says it intercepted Houthi missiles and drones (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson stated his team was "playing against genocide" in upcoming Nations League matches against Israel. The Israel Football Association responded on social media, calling Hallgrimsson "stupid, ignorant and hypocritical". The fixture will be held at a neutral venue in Hungary.
The Times of Middle East reported it asIreland manager thanks PM after Israel fixture row (opens The Times of Middle East in a new tab)
Representative Ashley Hinson has called for an immediate end to the war in Iran, citing the economic impact on Iowans. She stated that high fuel prices are squeezing residents and that the war should be brought to a successful conclusion.
The Times of Middle East reported it asGOP Nominees Say Ending Iran War Would Lower Fuel Costs (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 November 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
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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
- 79
- Reports listed
- 80
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
80 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 79 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than The Times of Middle East’s on 2 of them. Overall it filed a median of 31 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 6 November 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 6 November 2026. Ratings pulled 5 November 2026.
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