War between Iran Israel
*Global Conflict Tracker: Iran, Israel, and the United States* *TYPE*: Interstate War + Proxy Escalation *IMPACT ON U.S.*: Critical *STATUS*: Worsening – Ceasefire Fragile *LAST UPDATED*: August 12, 2026 *REGION*: Middle East – Gulf, Levant, Red Sea * Overview * In late February 2026, coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes targeted Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and senior leadership, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The operation marked the first direct U.S. attack on another state’s nuclear program. Large-scale combat paused after a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire on April 7, followed by a 60-day interim MOU signed June 14. But the truce has not held. Both Tehran and Washington accuse each other of violations. The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint, with Iran blocking commercial traffic until sanctions are lifted and compensation paid, while the U.S. maintains a naval blockade of Iranian ports. Core disputes are still unresolve...