- Oil price spikes driven by US-Iran conflict and Middle East instability are contributing to inflation via fuel price hikes.
- Donald Trump warned Iran of consequences for slow peace talks and declared the Middle East entering a dangerous new phase.
- Iran and regional actors escalate tensions with the US and Israel, involving targeted attacks and political threats.
- Hezbollah launches attacks from Lebanon while Iran fires missiles at Israel, drawing international criticism.
A skirmish occurred along the Lebanese border involving Hezbollah and the UNIFIL peacekeeping force.
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Updated Oct 18
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What happened
A skirmish occurred along the Lebanese border involving Hezbollah and the UNIFIL peacekeeping force.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Lebanon
country in West Asia
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Hezbollah
Iranian-backed Shia Islamist political party and armed organization in Lebanon
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United Nations
global international and intergovernmental organization
Related events
- Ireland deployed Defence Forces personnel to Lebanon under UNIFIL mandate and engaged with Hezbollah.
- Ongoing war targets Hezbollah resistance in Southern Lebanon, with monitoring of alleged war crimes.
- Border friction and fighting occurred between Hezbollah and Lebanese forces, with Hezbollah operating under new defensive-only orders.
- Hezbollah has joined the regional war, supporting Iran, amidst ongoing tensions in Southern Lebanon.
- Israel and Lebanese government agree on peace, despite Israeli military action against Hezbollah fighters in Southern Lebanon.