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A complex set of negotiations to end Israel's overlapping wars

negotiations. Israel's three main conflicts in the past couple of years — in Iran, Lebanon and Gaza — have now reached a pivotal stage of diplomacy. The U.S., which together with Israel attacked Iran

U.S. military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in 2nd day of renewed fire

Conflicts are on the rise globally, at the highest level since WWII, data shows](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/09/nx-s1-5850355/data-highest-conflicts-iran-israel-ukraine-russia-world-war-ii) The military's role was not immediately clear. Capt. Tim Hawkins, a Central Command spokesman, said U.S. forces

Israel pushes for war amid US ceasefire, but its options may be limited

Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over opening this critical waterway have largely stalled as the countries have rejected each other's proposals to end the war that began when the U.S. and Israel attacked

GOP races to fund immigration enforcement. And, U.S. indicts former Cuban president

negotiators. Iran said it's prepared for either outcome: peace or continued conflict. Israel has pushed for the war to resume, while several Gulf Arab countries oppose it. - 🎧 **Gulf Arab states were not consulted before

U.S. military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

negotiations, but Iran "has not yet reached a conclusion, and no response has been given to the U.S. side," Iranian state TV reported. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed Middle East peace efforts

Why are anti-war protests in the West muted on Iran?

U.S., April 8, 2026. REUTERS/Adam Gray TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/reuters_69d80536-1775764790.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Protesting in New York City against the US-Israeli war on Iran and other conflicts[Adam Gray/Reuters

In speech to Spanish parliament, pope demands respect for the dignity of all people

role the Holy See itself played in legitimizing slavery and the conquests of the Americas by Spanish and Portuguese sovereigns. ### A call for dignity, acceptance and integration for migrants Speaking of modern-day human traffickers

The United Arab Emirates says it's leaving OPEC, in a blow to oil cartel

role in global energy markets." OPEC includes major state-owned oil producers like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iran; the UAE joined the group nearly 60 years ago, just a few years after the cartel

Pakistan’s mediation faces limits as Iran-US tensions deepen

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, China, May 15, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci/Pool](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-05-15T062345Z_1142267074_RC2H9LAKUH5I_RTRMADP_3_CHINA-USA-1778834708.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C471&quality=80) US President Donald Trump, left

U.S. launches a second day of strikes on Iran and Iran fires back at Gulf States

negotiate an end the war again appeared stuck, with Iran insisting it would maintain its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted global energy supplies and sent oil prices higher. The American attack

India to Iran: How two wars shaped the rise of Pakistan’s Asim Munir

role in attempting to mediate an end to the war between the US and Iran. On April 8, the US and Iran announced a Pakistan-mediated [two-week ceasefire](/features/2026/4/8/how-pakistan-managed-to-get-the-us-and-iran-to-a-ceasefire). That came about following hectic

Popes have spoken out on politics before. But with Trump and Pope Leo it's different

role in how the exchange is being interpreted by the public. The recent [back and forth started](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/06/nx-s1-5773147/pope-leo-calls-for-peace-and-an-end-to-world-conflicts-in-first-easter-mass) with Leo's calling for peace in response to the war in Iran, and continued