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How to end the ‘Hormuz war’

This opinion piece examines possible pathways to ending the confrontation over the Strait of Hormuz and argues that diplomatic solutions are needed to prevent a prolonged regional crisis.

2 August 2026Alan Eyre

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US launches ‘heavy wave’ of new attacks on Iran

A new wave of US strikes on Iran has reportedly struck a residential building and killed a couple and their two-year-old child on Qeshm Island.

30 July 2026By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters5 min read

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MSF responds to conflict in the Middle East

Médecins Sans Frontières warned that civilians, hospitals, and essential infrastructure must be protected as the humanitarian consequences of the US–Iran war continue to deepen across the region.

28 July 2026Maryam Srour3 min read

MSF responds to conflict in the Middle East

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Trump is playing chicken with America's oil reserves

As the US–Iran war drives up energy market risks, the Trump administration is increasingly relying on America’s emergency oil reserves, raising concerns about the long-term costs of using strategic petroleum supplies to manage wartime economic pressure.

28 July 2026Hekmat Aboukhater7 min read

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Iran: UN experts alarmed by renewed escalation of hostilities, call for accountability

UN human rights experts have raised alarm over renewed US–Iran hostilities, calling for independent investigations into alleged violations of international law, including attacks affecting civilians and protected civilian sites.

24 July 2026Reem Alsalem, Morris Tidball-Binz, George Katrougalos, Ben Saul, Farida Shaheed3 min read

Iran: UN experts alarmed by renewed escalation of hostilities, call for accountability

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MSF adapts and scales up activities amid escalating Middle East conflict

Médecins Sans Frontières warned that escalating attacks across the Middle East, including in Iran, have killed, injured, and displaced civilians, and called for the protection of civilians and medical infrastructure.

5 March 20261 min read

MSF adapts and scales up activities amid escalating Middle East conflict

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UNESCO expresses concern over the protection of cultural heritage sites amidst escalating violence in the Middle East

UNESCO has expressed concern over reported damage to cultural heritage sites in Iran amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East, reminding all parties of their obligations to protect cultural property under international law.

2 March 20261 min read

UNESCO expresses concern over the protection of cultural heritage sites amidst escalating violence in the Middle East