De-escalation, rather than lasting peace, is still important.

Fears grow of persistent Middle East warfare, with or without a US-Iran deal

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. So why is there still so much fighting?

Ceasefires have been announced but fighting continues across the Middle East - Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. Israeli forces advance in Gaza and Lebanon. The US and Iran trade fire,…

Ceasefires have been announced, often to great fanfare, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran

The fighting in Lebanon showed no sign of letting up on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump said both sides had agreed — again — to de-escalate.

De-escalation, rather than lasting peace, is still important.

In Gaza, Lebanon and the Persian Gulf, strikes, skirmishes and military operations keep the region on edge. | World News

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire brokered by the United States. This development offers hope for de-escalation in the ongoing conflict with Iran. Recent days saw…

A lawless, cavalier attitude to truces is taking hold in many parts of the Middle East

The US, Iran, Israel and Hezbollah all have reasons to avoid full-scale war. But none yet has a serious route to peace.