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

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,…

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

Trump's ceasefires in West Asia are failing, with ongoing violence despite efforts to broker peace in the region.