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Middle East Conflicts (2026)

Middle East conflicts in 2026 — a live map and neutral briefings on every active war and flashpoint in the region, sourced from ACLED, UCDP and CFR.

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Middle East conflicts at a glance

The Middle East is the world's most active conflict region in 2026, anchored by the Iran–US war — now under a fragile June ceasefire (the Islamabad Memorandum) — and a linked chain of fronts from Gaza and Lebanon to the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran–US warthe 2026 war and its fragile June ceasefire (the Islamabad MOU).US–Iran peace dealthe 14-point Islamabad Memorandum, point by point.Iran war timelinedated chronology from 28 Feb to the ceasefire.Iran nuclear dealthe 60-day talks and on-site down-blending.Iran–Israel warthe Israel front of the wider Iran confrontation.Israel–Gaza warthe most intense phase of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.Lebanon–Israelthe Hezbollah–Israel front.Hezbollah ceasefirethe disputed Lebanon front of the war.Yemen warthe Houthi-led war and Red Sea attacks.Red Sea crisisHouthi attacks on shipping and the ban on Israeli vessels.Strait of Hormuz crisisclosure, reopening and a fifth of world oil.Iran's attacks on US basesAl Udeid, Ali Al Salem, Al Dhafra, Bahrain.Iran's nuclear programthe stockpile and what the strikes did to Fordow.Iran's red linesthe thresholds Tehran has now crossed.Syriafragmented factions and a contested transition.Iraqa residual ISIS insurgency and militia activity.Turkey–Kurdishthe PKK insurgency and cross-border operations.

How this region fits the global picture

These conflicts are part of the live world conflict map tracking 29 theaters worldwide. Explore other regions: Europe · Africa · Asia & Pacific · Americas.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is the Middle East so unstable in 2026?

The region is dominated by the 2026 Iran–US war — now under a fragile June ceasefire — and a linked set of fronts: Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, where escalation in one arena ripples to the others.

What is the biggest Middle East conflict right now?

The Iran–US war was the most consequential, drawing in Gulf states and disrupting global oil; a 14-point ceasefire deal signed in June 2026 paused the fighting, though it remains fragile, alongside the Israel–Gaza war and the Lebanon–Israel front.

Sources & disclaimer. Data is aggregated from ACLED, UCDP, the CFR Global Conflict Tracker, and Google News. This site is a secondary aggregation, not a primary source. Independently verify all data for high-stakes applications.