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Middle East Conflict Monitor
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What is behind the rise in targeted killings in Iran’s Kurdish regions?
ACLED’s Middle East analyst comments on a rise in targeted killings and the growing struggle over local intelligence in Iran’s Kurdish regions.
Tanker for tanker: Why are US attacks in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz escalating?
Valentin d'Hauthuille comments on the latest maritime escalation in the Middle East.
The Houthis’ biggest escalation in months: Why now?
Sherwan Hindreen Ali comments on the sharp escalation of fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed forces in Yemen
Will Israel’s growing pressure on Hezbollah lead to further escalation?
Nasser Khdour comments on Israel’s growing military pressure on Hezbollah and the risk of further escalation
Turkey’s PKK peace process is likely to strengthen the PJAK in its confrontation with the Islamic Republic
PKK disarmament may redirect resources toward the PJAK, strengthening its armed capacity against Iran and future efforts to challenge the regime.
Will Israeli elections bring more military action in Gaza?
ACLED’s Middle East Analyst, Nasser Khdour, comments on Israel’s latest military operation in Gaza and what it means for the war ahead of the 2026 Israeli elections
Why are students protesting in Syria’s al-Suwayda?
ACLED's Syria Analyst, Muaz Al Abdullah, comments on how education is becoming a flashpoint in tensions between Syria’s government and pro-autonomy factions in al-Suwayda
Down but not out: The Islamic State and al-Qaeda remain a threat in the Middle East
Amid counter-terrorism operations across the region, jihadist groups are regrouping and shifting strategies.
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The Gulf's critical infrastructure presents a lasting vulnerability for Iran to exploit
Since the conflict broke out in February, Iran has targeted non-military infrastructure in the Gulf states, posing an ongoing threat to the region’s stability.
Will Trump's Hamas deal reduce record settler violence in the West Bank?
ACLED’s Middle East Assistant Research Manager, Nasser Khdour, comments on the record surge in settler-related violence and the growing role of armed settlers in the West Bank.
Why did the Houthis break their maritime silence to target Saudi oil?
ACLED’s Middle East Research Manager, Sherwan Hindreen Ali, comments on the group's latest Red Sea attack and the window left for de-escalation.
Can Lebanon's pilot security plan hold?
ACLED’s Middle East Assistant Research Manager Nasser Khdour comments on whether limited Israeli withdrawals and Hezbollah's disarmament can move from agreement to implementation.
Will tensions between Yemen and Saudi Arabia escalate again?
ACLED’s Middle East Research Manager Sherwan Hindreen Ali comments on recent Yemen-Saudi tensions after years of hiatus
What is driving the recent surge in Israeli strikes on Gaza?
ACLED’s Middle East Assistant Research Manager Nasser Khdour comments on the latest surge of Israeli violence in Gaza and the factors driving it.
Why does the Iran conflict keep escalating?
Prof. Clionadh Raleigh, ACLED founder and CEO, comments on Iran’s strategy of continued escalation and why the current cycle could drag on indefinitely.
Reengaging Damascus: Syria’s capital offers opportunity, but not without risk
Damascus remains less exposed to political violence than other governorates in post-Assad Syria, pointing to a cautiously positive outlook despite residual security threats.
Has conflict strengthened Iran's hardliners?
ACLED’s Clionadh Raleigh comments on Iran’s leadership and the funeral of Ali Khamenei
Middle East Overview: July 2026
Violence declined in Lebanon and Gaza in June, but Israeli military pressure persisted, while the US-Iran MoU opened a fragile negotiation period in which disputes over implementation played out most clearly in the Strait of Hormuz.