Armenians in the Middle East Armenians in Egypt Armenians in Iran Armenians in Iraq Armenians in Israel Armenians in Lebanon Armenians in Syria Armenians in Turkey
https://wikimili.com/en/Ethnic_groups_in_the_Middle_East
The US had immigrants form East Asia and also people from West and Southwest Asia. The Middle Eastern immigrants were mainly Christians from Syria and Lebanon. They argued that they were Caucasians like Europeans and some had light eyes, hair and/or skin in plenty of cases.
https://www.quora.com/Why-are-middle-eastern-people-categorized-as-whites
The ever-increasing popularity of ethnic Middle Eastern delicacies inclusive of falafel pitas, hummus, baba ghanoush, and several others is the major factor driving the tahini market. Sesame-seed based tahini is being asked for in energy shakes and salads.
https://www.newsweek.com/internet-backs-woman-refusing-take-fiance-middle-eastern-last-name-1671177
Guiding questions: What is a region, and in what way does the Middle East fit that definition? What are the defining characteristics of the Middle East? When you listed the countries that fit your definition, how many countries did you include? Compare your group’s list to those of other groups. Are they the same? ... Where is the map centered? How far do its borders reach? ...
https://www.quora.com/What-do-people-from-the-Middle-East-call-themselves-Is-Middle-Eastern-an-acceptable
pdf for "what race are middle eastern people".(Page 1 of about 18 results)