Israel and Iran exchanged air and missile strikes amid US efforts to broker a peace deal, raising the stakes for regional security and global economic stability.
US forces intercepted Iranian kamikaze drones threatening maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz and struck radar installations to prevent further attacks amid rising Gulf tensions.
Israel and Lebanon, under US mediation, have agreed to a ceasefire requiring Hezbollah's withdrawal and cessation of hostilities, a move with significant regional and global economic implications.
Trump rebuked Netanyahu over Lebanon strikes, highlighting risks to regional stability and US diplomatic efforts amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
UN peacekeeping personnel have dropped to a 25-year low due to geopolitical tensions and funding shortfalls, threatening the future of multilateral conflict resolution, SIPRI warns.
The US has postponed a planned military strike on Iran following appeals from Gulf leaders, initiating complex negotiations with far-reaching geopolitical and economic consequences.
Iran has presented a 14-point peace plan to the US detailing key conditions to end the Middle East conflict, while Washington remains skeptical about its acceptance.
The US announces a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, marking historic diplomatic progress with potential long-term regional stability and economic benefits.
President Trump rejects NATO assistance in the Strait of Hormuz, while European nations prepare a peacekeeping mission amid ongoing Middle East tensions.