Many say that declaring victory over Iran now, for the second time in 10 months, would mean it’s just a matter of time until a new round of fighting begins.

Tent schools like the one where nine-year-old Ritaj Rihan was killed by gunfire this week are symbolic of the fragile hope Palestinians have for the future and the paralyzing fear they still live with today.

Friday marks six months since the ceasefire in Gaza took effect, but progress remains limited. The fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas-led militants has mostly stopped, yet challenges persist.

President Donald Trump is receiving praise from world leaders after Iran accepted a two-week ceasefire. The U.S. and Iran are now negotiating a wider peace agreement Thursday.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met US Vice President JD Vance in Islamabad, the former's office said, adding that peace talks to end the Middle East war had "commenced".

Iran said passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be allowed if vessels coordinate with its armed forces. But it wasn't clear whether Tehran would seek to charge a fee or limit traffic. For now, an uneasy ceasefire is in place,

US intelligence indicates that China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran within the next few weeks, according to three people familiar with recent intelligence assessments.

After five weeks of fighting, the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The pause was expected to bring relief from the fighting. However, the ceasefire is very fragile, with Tehran a