A Dangerous Limbo Leaves Iran, and the World, Between Peace and War
Since announcing a nominal cease-fire two months ago, Iran, Israel and the U.S. have remained locked in low-intensity violence that has become a new normal.
War and Armed Conflicts
13 Civilians Killed in Pakistani Airstrikes in Afghanistan
Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan on Wednesday ended a period of calm, threatening a return to what Pakistan previously called an “open war” between the neighbors.
13 Afghan Civilians Killed in Airstrikes on Pakistan Border, U.N. Says
Pakistan said its airstrikes targeted militant camps. The United Nations confirmed reports by the Taliban government that mostly women and children were killed.
Refugees’ Numbers Drop, but Many Return to Turmoil at Home, U.N. Says
There were nearly 118 million forcibly displaced people in 2025, slightly fewer than in the previous year, the United Nations refugee agency said.
Can the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Survive Days of Strikes?
Analysts saw little prospect of either President Trump or Tehran backing down after days of exchanging fire.
Tensions Flare in the Middle East as Cease-Fire Falters
President Trump blamed Iran for shooting down a U.S. helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to retaliate, while Israel launched a new wave of strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday.
The Roar of ‘Cease-Fire’ in a Once-Thriving City
The city of Nabatieh once spoke to the changing fortunes of Lebanon. Now, amid unending war, it speaks to the country’s worst fears.
Houthis Threaten to Widen Iran War by Blocking Israeli Shipping in Red Sea
The Yemeni militia group, which is backed by Iran, said it would impose a partial blockade in the waterway, a move that would further strangle supply routes and aggravate the conflict in the Mideast.
After new attacks, Israelis lament a ‘never-ending loop of war.’
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What to Know About Mahshahr, the Iranian Petrochemical Complex That Israel Targeted
The facility makes materials that Iran says are for civilian uses, but that Israel argues are also deployed in military applications.