The Middle East faces rising instability as US airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis continue, aiming to secure Red Sea trade routes. B-2 bombers and military buildup signal US readiness amid stalled nuclear talks with Iran. Meanwhile, Iran and Saudi Arabia have strengthened ties, offering hope for regional cooperation.
In Syria, tensions between Turkey and Israel have escalated, while violence in Gaza has killed over 62,000, worsening humanitarian conditions. The UN has expressed deep concern over the growing civilian toll and the risk of wider conflict.