Is civil unrest poised to escalate in Lebanon?
Even as the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins, potential Israel-Lebanon peace talks could exacerbate domestic tensions.
Iran
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Will the Strait of Hormuz blockade lead to a diplomatic breakthrough, or more violence?
A look at the violence in the Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf during the war, and what may keep the US and Iran at the negotiating table now.
Bassel Doueik on escalation of Israeli attacks over Lebanon after “Black Wednesday”
ACLED’s Lebanon and Jordan Researcher Bassel Doueik comments on Israel’s military shift towards Lebanon.
Nasser Khdour on massive Israeli attacks over Lebanon despite ceasefire
ACLED’s Middle East Assistant Research Manager Nasser Khdour comments on Israel’s targeting of Lebanon after US and Iran agree to halt fighting.
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Is civil unrest poised to escalate in Lebanon?
Even as the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins, potential Israel-Lebanon peace talks could exacerbate domestic tensions.
Will the Strait of Hormuz blockade lead to a diplomatic breakthrough, or more violence?
A look at the violence in the Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf during the war, and what may keep the US and Iran at the negotiating table now.
Bassel Doueik on escalation of Israeli attacks over Lebanon after “Black Wednesday”
ACLED’s Lebanon and Jordan Researcher Bassel Doueik comments on Israel’s military shift towards Lebanon.
Nasser Khdour on massive Israeli attacks over Lebanon despite ceasefire
ACLED’s Middle East Assistant Research Manager Nasser Khdour comments on Israel’s targeting of Lebanon after US and Iran agree to halt fighting.
Clionadh Raleigh on ceasefire deal after record number of strikes in Iran
ACLED’s Prof. Clionadh Raleigh comments on the ceasefire as strike activity in Iran reaches a new high
Middle East Overview: April 2026
On the heels of the US-Iran two-week ceasefire agreement, ACLED experts detail the impacts in the region, including in Lebanon, the Gulf, Yemen, Israel, and Iraq — and their outlook on what's to come.
Muaz Al Abdullah on attacks targeting US-linked sites in Iraq
ACLED’s Middle East Research Manager Muaz Al Abdullah comments on Iran’s war battlefield in Iraq as attacks increase
Iran: Where and how US-Israeli strikes are harming civilians
So far, most harm has occurred during attacks on military, security, and state-linked sites. If the US attacks critical infrastructure, that could change.
Bassel Doueik on conflict escalation and fragmentation risks in Lebanon
ACLED’s Lebanon and Jordan Researcher Bassel Doueik comments on intensifying fighting amid risks of internal unrest and state fragmentation.
Luca Nevola on Houthi attacks following weeks of inactivity
ACLED’s Yemen and the Gulf Senior Analyst Luca Nevola comments on Houthi involvement in the war after weeks of relative silence
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