Tag Archives: Conflict resolution Middle East

  One of the world’s most pivotal maritime chokepoints— the Strait of Hormuz—– has once again emerged as a strategic flashpoint amid escalating military tensions in the Middle East. Iran’s parliament has endorsed a motion to close the strait in direct response to recent U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear and military installations. While formal closure must still receive approval from …

In what constitutes a major effort toward de-escalation, a ceasefire is scheduled to take effect this Sunday morning in the conflict involving Israel and Palestinian groups from Gaza. After weeks of aggression and destruction on both sides, Israeli authorities have reportedly agreed to an Egypt-brokered truce aimed at ending an uptick in violence that took its worst turn in years. …