Israel-Iran
The Iran-Israel conflict, which nearly brought the Middle East region to the brink of a wider war, has ended in a “full ceasefire” following a truce mediated by Donald Trump. Both countries have agreed to a ceasefire. The 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran also included American strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities and Tehran's tit-for-tat attack on a US airbase in Qatar. Follow this page for Mint's all latest stories on the Israel-Iran conflict.
Trump says he stopped eight ‘wars'. Where the conflicts broke out — and what remains
Is US President Donald Trump's claim about ending eight wars real? In a recent message to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Trump has written, “The country [Norway] decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS.”
3 min read20 Jan 2026Israel unbound
Israel's agenda is not backed by any regional allies, and it is already fighting on too many fronts and creating more instability than it can manage.
9 min read2 Jan 2026How a string of hacks embarrassed cyber powerhouse Israel
Groups linked to Iran have used relatively simple techniques to leak internal emails and documents, experts say.
4 min read23 Dec 2025While freed captives and silent guns are a good start for peace in West Asia, the hard part lies ahead
An Israel-Hamas ceasefire signed under pressure from Donald Trump could halt the Gaza bloodshed and see an exchange of prisoners. But the real test of the warring sides' commitment to peace will come after the first phase. Twice before in this war has fighting resumed after a similar truce.
4 min read10 Oct 2025Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen's capital targeting Iran-backed Houthis
The reported strikes were the first to hit Yemen since a week ago, when Israel said it targeted energy infrastructure it believed was used by the rebels.
2 min read24 Aug 2025Israel-Hamas War: 85 Palestinians killed while seeking food, evacuation orders issued in Central Gaza
Israel-Hamas War: The humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens as 85 Palestinians were killed while trying to access food amid new Israeli evacuation orders. Aid efforts faced violence, leading to over 150 injuries.
2 min read21 Jul 2025Netanyahu government in Israel loses majority as key coalition partner quits over military draft issue
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu's government collapses as Shas quits over military draft exemptions, leaving a minority coalition amid Gaza ceasefire talks and rising war fatigue.
1 min read16 Jul 2025Israel struck a notorious Iranian prison. Its inmates are paying a price.
Israel said the strike targeted a symbol of the Iranian regime, but the attack turned out to be among the deadliest and prisoners were transferred to face worse conditions elsewhere.
5 min read15 Jul 2025Israel stock market: TA-35 index declines 1% as focus shifts towards Gaza, nuclear talks between US & Iran
Israeli stock indices fell after military attacks in Gaza and a surge in market volatility, alongside stalled ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Gaza. The TA-35 index declined nearly 1% in intraday trade on Monday.
2 min read14 Jul 2025