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
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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)
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