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Middle East war: live conflict tracking across the region

Track active conflicts, military developments, and geopolitical escalation related to Middle East. Connect events directly to Catalyst's market impact layer.

Conflict events

98

Active conflict events related to Middle East.

Critical alerts

27

Highest-severity signals in the feed.

Hotspots

6

Regions with sustained event clustering.

Risk score

94

Current global risk score for context.

Live surface

Conflict map — Middle East

Follow active conflict markers in Middle East as they appear and drill into the most relevant military and geopolitical updates.

80 mapped events

Active conflict events — Middle East

Conflict updates ordered for fast scanning and route-through into the event detail surface.

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EventTypeSeverity
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Attacks on Iran Oil Facilities

Attacks on Iran's oil facilities have resulted in toxic black rain, posing a significant public health risk.

StrikeCRITICAL
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Iran-Hezbollah Attack on Israel

Hezbollah and Iranian forces launched a massive coordinated drone and missile attack across Israel, escalating the ongoing war involving Iran, the US, and Israel.

StrikeCRITICAL
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Iran War Threatens Supply Chains

The Iran war, which began late last month, is threatening critical shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, disrupting Asia's energy imports and exports and raising concerns about the reliability of US security guarantees for global supply chains.

WarCRITICAL
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Bomb Strikes in Tehran

Residents in Tehran report increasing fear and isolation due to unexpected bomb strikes affecting the area.

StrikeHIGH
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Drone Attack on Iraqi Oil Refinery

A drone attack on the Lanaz oil refinery in Iraq's Kurdish region caused a fire and suspended operations, with Iran denying responsibility and noting imitations of their drones in regional attacks.

StrikeHIGH
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US-Israel-Iran War Escalates

The escalating US-Israeli war with Iran is driving global oil prices above $110 and causing stock market declines due to fears of disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

WarCRITICAL
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Ongoing Rocket Threats in Israel

Ongoing rocket threats in Israel are causing fear and uncertainty among citizens, with calls for desperately needed aid as highlighted by Yael Eckstein.

ConflictCRITICAL
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Missile Attack on UN Base in Lebanon

A Ghanaian UN peacekeeper was critically injured in a missile attack on a UN base in Lebanon and is recovering after undergoing surgery.

StrikeCRITICAL
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Israel-Iran War Injuries

Israel reports nearly 3,200 people injured since the start of the Iran war, with at least 108 injured in the last 24 hours, indicating ongoing hostilities.

WarCRITICAL
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Lebanon in Conflict Crisis

Lebanon is depicted as a nation in crisis amid multiple conflict fronts, likely involving regional tensions and displacement due to ongoing violence.

ConflictHIGH

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Hotspots

Most active regions

Iran

29

Dominant signal: strike

Israel

14

Dominant signal: strike

Syria

17

Dominant signal: conflict

Yemen

12

Dominant signal: war

Iraq

10

Dominant signal: strike

Lebanon

8

Dominant signal: strike

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About this tracker

Middle East Conflict Landscape

The Middle East remains the most conflict-dense region in the world, with multiple overlapping wars, proxy conflicts, and geopolitical rivalries driving instability. The Israel-Gaza war and its regional spillover — including Hezbollah exchanges in Lebanon, Houthi Red Sea attacks from Yemen, and Iran-backed militia operations in Iraq and Syria — have created a multi-front crisis that threatens wider escalation.

Beyond the Israel-centered dynamics, the region hosts ongoing conflicts in Syria (fragmented civil war with Turkish, Russian, Iranian, and U.S. military presence), Iraq (militia violence and ISIS remnants), and Yemen (civil war between Houthis and the recognized government). Saudi-Iran competition, despite their 2023 rapprochement, continues to shape regional dynamics.

Track all Middle Eastern conflicts on our conflict map, see individual country trackers for Iran, Israel, Yemen, and Syria, and monitor market impacts on our Catalyst platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many wars are happening in the Middle East right now?

Multiple active conflicts are ongoing: the Israel-Gaza war with fronts in Lebanon and the Red Sea, the Syrian civil war (reduced intensity), Yemen's civil war with the Red Sea shipping crisis, and recurring violence in Iraq. Iran-Israel tensions add another dimension of potential escalation.

How does Middle East conflict affect oil prices?

The Middle East produces roughly 30% of global oil and controls key chokepoints including the Strait of Hormuz (20% of global oil supply) and the Bab el-Mandeb strait (Red Sea shipping). Any escalation that threatens these supply routes or production facilities immediately impacts global oil prices.

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Last updated 3/15/2026, 1:26:15 PM