Middle East Special Issue: March 2026
ACLED experts unpack the evolution of the US-Israeli war with Iran and its escalation throughout the Middle East.
Iran: Where and how US-Israeli strikes are harming civilians
So far, most harm has occurred during attacks on military, security, and state-linked sites. If the US attacks critical infrastructure, that could change.
Bassel Doueik on conflict escalation and fragmentation risks in Lebanon
ACLED’s Lebanon and Jordan Researcher Bassel Doueik comments on intensifying fighting amid risks of internal unrest and state fragmentation.
Luca Nevola on Houthi attacks following weeks of inactivity
ACLED’s Yemen and the Gulf Senior Analyst Luca Nevola comments on Houthi involvement in the war after weeks of relative silence
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Senior Analyst, Yemen and the Gulf