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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

100

Active conflict events related to Middle East.

Critical alerts

28

Highest-severity signals in the feed.

Hotspots

6

Regions with sustained event clustering.

Risk score

78

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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US-Iran Strikes in Persian Gulf

US and Iranian forces are trading strikes across the Persian Gulf; Senator Britt states Trump means business on Iran retaliation.

StrikeHIGH
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Intercepted Projectiles from Lebanon

Israeli military intercepted two projectiles fired from Lebanon

StrikeHIGH
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US-Iran Truce Strained by Clashes

New clashes put strain on the fragile truce between the US and Iran.

ConflictHIGH
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Iranian Airstrikes on Neighbor

Iranian warplanes have taken off to strike a neighboring country near Turkey.

StrikeCRITICAL
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Settler attack on West Bank village

Israeli settlers attack Christian village of Taybeh in the West Bank amid escalating violence and UN accusations of Israeli complicity.

ConflictHIGH
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US strikes Iran after copter downing

US launches attacks on Iran following the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating direct military confrontation.

StrikeHIGH
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Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire

Renewed ceasefire proclaimed between Israel and Lebanon, dependent on Hezbollah cessation of attacks and withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

WarHIGH
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Activists Allege Israeli Torture on Flotilla

Italian activists from Gaza humanitarian aid flotilla claim Israeli forces tortured them and responded with unusual violence, including an attack off the coast of Europe.

ConflictCRITICAL
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Israeli Strikes on Lebanon

Israel launches new strikes on Lebanon, testing a fragile truce agreement.

StrikeMEDIUM
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Iran Strikes in Iraq

Iran conducted strikes targeting what it described as 'terrorist groups' in Iraq.

StrikeHIGH

Global Risk Index

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conflict and disaster are driving the current global risk posture.

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Hotspots

Most active regions

Iran

44

Dominant signal: strike

Lebanon

14

Dominant signal: war

Palestine

11

Dominant signal: conflict

Israel

11

Dominant signal: strike

Yemen

8

Dominant signal: conflict

Iraq

6

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 6/10/2026, 4:56:16 PM