Middle East Overview: June 2026
Israel stepped up pressure on Hamas in Gaza, and Iran continued targeting the Gulf while an agreement with the US stalls
Saudi Arabia
ACLED’s latest data and analysis on Saudi Arabia.
Are Iran-backed Iraqi militias escalating attacks against the Gulf?
ACLED’s Middle East Research Manager Sherwan Hindreen Ali comments on the rise of attacks from Iraqi militias against Gulf countries following UAE’s nuclear plant strike
United behind the ceasefire even as divisions loom: Gulf countries navigate US-Iran talks
Despite finding renewed unity in supporting the ceasefire, countries in the region are divided in their positions toward Iran
Clionadh Raleigh on Iran war as peace talks dominate headlines the attacks continue
ACLED’s founder and CEO, Professor Clionadh Raleigh, comments on the sustained high level of attacks across the Middle East despite ongoing discussions of possible peace talks.
The Gulf
ACLED’s latest data and analysis on Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
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Middle East Overview: June 2026
Israel stepped up pressure on Hamas in Gaza, and Iran continued targeting the Gulf while an agreement with the US stalls
Are Iran-backed Iraqi militias escalating attacks against the Gulf?
ACLED’s Middle East Research Manager Sherwan Hindreen Ali comments on the rise of attacks from Iraqi militias against Gulf countries following UAE’s nuclear plant strike
United behind the ceasefire even as divisions loom: Gulf countries navigate US-Iran talks
Despite finding renewed unity in supporting the ceasefire, countries in the region are divided in their positions toward Iran
Clionadh Raleigh on Iran war as peace talks dominate headlines the attacks continue
ACLED’s founder and CEO, Professor Clionadh Raleigh, comments on the sustained high level of attacks across the Middle East despite ongoing discussions of possible peace talks.
Luca Nevola on Iran’s strike on Red Sea oil refinery
ACLED Senior Analyst for Yemen and the Gulf Luca Nevola comments on why Iran is attacking the Red Sea and not the Houthis.
Luca Nevola on Iranian strikes targeting the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf
ACLED’s Yemen and the Gulf Senior Analyst, Luca Nevola, comments on Iran’s attacks on Gulf countries
Luca Nevola on maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and possible Houthi activity in the Red Sea
ACLED’s Yemen and the Gulf Senior Analyst comments on the security and business implications of escalating threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
What will happen to the Iranian regime?
As Iran continues to struggle for its survival, the long-term consequences for the regime are uncertain at this stage.
ACLED’s CEO Prof. Clionadh Raleigh on how Iran is striking back
ACLED’s CEO Prof. Clionadh Raleigh comments on Iran’s retaliatory strikes.
Luca Nevola on Iran-US bombing and Houthi retaliatory risks
ACLED’s Yemen and the Gulf Senior Analyst, Luca Nevola, comments on the possibility of Houthi involvement in the regional crisis following US-Israel strikes on Iran.