Major wars happening right now (2026)

1. Middle East war (U.S.–Israel vs Iran and allies)
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- War involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.
- Fighting includes missile strikes, air attacks, and naval operations around the Strait of Hormuz.
- Regional actors like Hezbollah and other groups are involved.
- The conflict is affecting countries across the Middle East and global oil markets.
2. Russia–Ukraine War
- Ongoing large-scale war between Russia and Ukraine.
- Active front lines in eastern and southern Ukraine.
- One of the largest wars in Europe since World War II.
3. Sudanese Civil War (2023–present)
- Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
- Battles across Darfur, Khartoum, and Kordofan with severe humanitarian crisis.
4. Myanmar Civil War
- The military junta fighting multiple ethnic armed groups and pro-democracy forces.
- One of the longest and most complex civil wars in Asia.
5. Conflicts in the Sahel (West Africa)
Examples:
- Boko Haram insurgency
- Islamist insurgencies in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
These conflicts involve governments vs jihadist groups and militias.
6. War and fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo
- Conflict involving the M23 rebel group and government forces.
- Regional tensions with Rwanda and other actors.
7. Other ongoing conflicts
Smaller but active wars or insurgencies include:
- Yemeni Civil War
- Somalia civil war
- Horn of Africa conflict
- Fighting in South Sudan, Haiti, and several insurgencies worldwide.
✅ Key point:
Researchers estimate over 100 armed conflicts worldwide, with more active wars today than at any time since World War II.

