US-Iran tensions escalate as the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group arrives in the Middle East, a deployment linked to severe internal unrest and anti-government protests within Iran

Tensions in the Middle East remain one of the most persistent drivers of global political uncertainty, News.Az reports. The region

Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on Modern Affairs continues with a video on the Middle East and why so many wars happen there. Why does the Middle East see so many wars – and is it really more violent than the rest of the world?

Overview Over the past decade, Middle East experts have devoted significant attention to the Arab uprisings and their aftermath. As the United States has debated its role in the Middle East, Russia and China—and to a lesser extent India and the European Union—have sought greater influence in the region.

Rising military deployments and regulatory warnings are forcing airlines to reassess Middle East routes amid growing US–Iran tensions . Middle East aviation faces renewed disruption as Iran tensions escalate .

Travellers to countries surrounding Iran have been warned about the risk of "regional conflict, missiles and drones".

In my personal view, peace in the Middle East will not come from weapons, domination or external pressure. It will come from understanding, non-interference, moral responsibility and compassion. These principles are not signs of weakness; they are the strongest foundations upon which lasting peace can be built.

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Dec. 19 (UPI) --The conflict-ridden Middle East will stand at a critical juncture in 2026 after power shifts and unresolved wars, teetering between an uneasy status quo, the risk of deepening conflict, and a gradual path toward de ...

The United States has deployed significant military assets to the Middle East, increasing pressure on Iran and raising the risk of a conflict that could engulf the wider region.

Estimates indicate that the Middle East is rapidly heading towards an “extreme scenario” involving direct confrontation between states and a US attack on Iran, an Israeli website reported late Tuesday.