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• Ceasefire announced: 7–8 April 2026 (as stated).
• Mediator: Pakistan.
• Initial expiry date: 21 April 2026.

Last updated on 26 Oct 2026

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In 2025, the United States of America (USA) attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran as part of the Iran–Israel war.

 The Fordow Uranium Enrichment Plant, the Natanz Nuclear Facility, and the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center were targeted.

This attack is named Operation Midnight Hammer.

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North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles towards its eastern waters on October 12, 2026.

South Korean and Japanese officials reported that at least two to several missiles were fired, with one traveling over 900 kilometers

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Saudi Arabia faced renewed missile and drone attacks by Houthi rebels on 12 October 2026, targeting sites around the capital Riyadh and other locations across the kingdom.

Air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile and drones near Riyadh.

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The deadly Houthi missile attack in 2026 hit King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

The ballistic missile strike on October 10, 2026, penetrated domestic passenger terminals 3 and 4, resulting in 12 deaths.

This marked the deadliest strike on Saudi soil in over a decade.

The Houthi movement is primarily associated with Yemen.

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