Fighting between Israel and Iranian-backed militias escalates regional conflict, while Iran seeks a U.S. deal to sell oil freely.
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Updated Jun 17
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What happened
Fighting between Israel and Iranian-backed militias escalates regional conflict, while Iran seeks a U.S. deal to sell oil freely.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Hezbollah
Iranian-backed Shia Islamist political party and armed organization in Lebanon
- Ongoing targeting of Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, calls for increased pressure on Israeli military operations, and a push for an international conference on regional stability.
- Amid renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, Marco Rubio and Joseph Aoun discussed the need for a ceasefire and the disarmament of Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister of Israel (born 1949), (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Related events
- A U.S. deal is offered to Iran, allowing free oil sales if fighting in Lebanon comes to an end.
- A US-Iran deal is underway, aiming to resolve the Middle East conflict and ease global energy supply concerns.
- Iran demands an Israeli withdrawal for a ceasefire, amid ongoing regional conflict, rising gas prices, and intercepted attacks.
- US policymakers view negotiations regarding the geopolitical situation where Iran's regional network includes Hezbollah, Houthis, and the threat of war with Iraq.
- The current conflict involves joint attacks between Iran and Israel, with negotiations stalled over the nuclear program.