List of wars involving Iran
This is a list of wars involving the Islamic Republic of Iran, excluding its predecessor states. It is an unfinished historical overview.
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List of wars involving Iran
This is a list of wars involving the Islamic Republic of Iran, excluding its predecessor states. It is an unfinished historical overview.
Major conflicts
List of wars involving Iran
<table><thead><tr><th>Conflict</th><th>Iran (and allies)</th><th>Opponents</th><th>Results</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Iranian Revolution (1978–1979)</td><td>Revolutionary Council Islamist Opposition Liberal Democratic Opposition Leftist Opposition</td><td> Imperial State of Iran Pro-Shah Groups</td><td>Revolutionaries' victory</td><td>Revolutionaries' victory</td></tr><tr><td>Aftermath of the Iranian Revolution (1979–1983)</td><td>Political: Armed groups: Others:</td><td>Political: Armed groups: Separatists: Iraq</td><td>Islamic Republican Party victory</td><td>Islamic Republican Party victory</td></tr><tr><td>1979 Iranian ethnic unrest</td><td>Interim Government Islamic Republic of Iran</td><td>Azerbaijani rebelsKurdish rebelsAhwazi rebelsTurkmen rebelsQashqai rebelsSupported by: Iraq</td><td>Victory</td><td>Suppression of all revolts</td></tr><tr><td>1979 Turkmen rebellion in Iran (1979)</td><td> Iran</td><td>Iranian Turkmen rebels</td><td>Victory</td><td>Uprising crushed.</td></tr><tr><td>1979 Kurdish rebellion in Iran (1979–1996)</td><td>Interim Government Islamic Republic of Iran (1980−83)</td><td>KDP-I Komala IPFG OIPFG (Minority) Sipay Rizgari Supported by:</td><td>Victory</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1979 Khuzestan insurgency (1979)</td><td>Interim Government Islamic Republic of Iran (From 6 November)</td><td>DRFLA APCO PFLA AFLA Supported by: Iraq</td><td>Victory</td><td>Iranian victory</td></tr><tr><td>Iran–Iraq War (1980–1988)</td><td> Iran KDP PUK ISCI Islamic Dawa Party Hezbollah Shia volunteers from:</td><td> Iraq DRFLA MEK NCRI PDKI Salvation Force Arab volunteers from:</td><td>Inconclusive</td><td>Status quo ante bellum</td></tr><tr><td>Lebanese Civil War (1975–1990)</td><td>Hezbollah (1982–1990) Iran (from 1980, mainly IRGC and Army paramilitary units)</td><td>Lebanese Front Army of Free Lebanon (until 1977) SLA (from 1976) Israel (from 1978) Tigers Militia (until 1980) Lebanese National Movement (1975–1982) Jammoul (1982–1990) PLO (1975–1983) ASALA Islamic Unification Movement (from 1982) Lebanese Armed Forces UNIFIL (from 1978) Multinational Force in Lebanon (1982–1984) Syria (1976, 1983–1991) Amal Movement PNSF Marada Brigades (left LF in 1978; aligned with Syria) Arab Deterrent Force (1976–1982) List</td><td>Compromise</td><td>Taif Agreement Continued hostilities between Lebanon and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), and PLO expulsion to Tunis, Tunisia in 1982. Collapse of the Israel-backed State of Free Lebanon in 1984 and of Israel's South Lebanon security belt administration in 2000. Continued fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in the Shebaa Farms conflict, eventually leading to the 2006 Lebanon War. Syria occupies northern/eastern Lebanon until 30 April 2005. Israel occupies southern Lebanon until 25 May 2000.</td></tr><tr><td>1982 Lebanon War (1982)</td><td>Supported by:</td><td></td><td>Inconclusive</td><td>PLO withdrawal from Lebanon Israeli occupation of Southern Lebanon</td></tr><tr><td>1982 Amol uprising (1982)</td><td> Iran</td><td>Union of Iranian Communists</td><td>Victory</td><td>UIC leadership is dismantled.</td></tr><tr><td>KDPI–Komala conflict (1984−1991)</td><td> Iran</td><td>KDP-I Komala</td><td>Victory</td><td>Both armed forces debilitate and Iran maintain control of Iranian Kurdistan.</td></tr><tr><td>KDPI insurgency (1989–1996)</td><td> Iran</td><td>KDP-I</td><td>Victory</td><td>KDPI announces unilateral cease-fire in 1996.</td></tr><tr><td>Arab civil unrest and insurgency on Khuzestan (1999−2020)</td><td> Iran</td><td>Supported by:</td><td>Victory</td><td>Revolts suppressed</td></tr><tr><td>War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) (until 2002)</td><td> United States United Kingdom Northern Alliance Canada Italy Germany Australia New Zealand Iran (until 2002)</td><td> Taliban Al-Qaeda Foreign fighters</td><td>Inconclusive</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Third Pakistani-Balochistan Conflict (2004–present)</td><td> Pakistan Forces involved: Iran Forces involved:</td><td>Baloch separatist factions Sectarian factions</td><td>Ongoing</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Sistan and Baluchestan insurgency (2004–present)</td><td> Iran</td><td></td><td>Ongoing</td><td>Ongoing insurgency</td></tr><tr><td>Iran–PJAK Conflict (2004–present)</td><td> Iran Turkey</td><td>PJAK</td><td>Ongoing</td><td>PJAK withdraws from Iranian territory</td></tr><tr><td>2006 Lebanon War (2006)</td><td> Hezbollah Amal Movement Lebanese Communist Party Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command Syrian Social Nationalist Party in Lebanon Supported by: Iran Ba'athist Syria</td><td> Israel</td><td>Inconclusive</td><td>Israel occupies Ghajar until present</td></tr><tr><td>Afghanistan–Iran border skirmishes (2007–2023)</td><td> Iran</td><td>Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Afghanistan</td><td>Stalemate</td><td>Status quo ante bellum</td></tr><tr><td>War on ISIS (2013–ongoing)</td><td></td><td>Islamic State al-Nusra Front Khorasan</td><td>Ongoing</td><td>Successful repression against ISIS guerrilla warfare. Russia–Syria–Iran–Iraq coalition is formed.</td></tr><tr><td>Syrian Civil War (2011–2024)</td><td> Iran (since 2013) Ba'athist Syria Iraq (2017–19) Hezbollah Russia</td><td>Free Syrian Army Supported By: Islamic Front Supported By: Ahrar al-Sham Tahrir al-Sham al-Nusra Front ISIL Al-Qaeda Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria Supported By: Israel</td><td>Defeat</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>War in Iraq (2013–2017)</td><td> Iraq Peshmerga Iran Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq Badr Organization Hezbollah Kata'ib Hezbollah Kata'ib al-Imam Ali United States</td><td>Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant Naqshbandi Army</td><td>Victory</td><td>Iraqi government and allied victory against ISIL Iran played a significant role in this victory. End of ISIL territorial control in Iraq; ongoing ISIL insurgency</td></tr><tr><td>Yemeni civil war (2014–present)</td><td>Supported by:</td><td>Supported by: Saudi-led coalition Southern Transitional Council (2017–2026) United Arab Emirates</td><td>Ongoing</td><td>Ceasefire since 2 April 2022 with some periodic clashes. Iranian support for the Houthis is consolidated.</td></tr><tr><td>Iran–Pakistan border skirmishes (2014–2024)</td><td> Iran Claimed by Pakistan: Baloch nationalists:</td><td> Pakistan Claimed by Iran: Jihadists: Jaish ul-Adl</td><td>Inconclusive</td><td>Ceasefire. Pakistan and Iran develops joint operations against Baloch separatism.</td></tr><tr><td>Western Iran clashes (2016–present)</td><td> Iran</td><td>PDKI PJAK Komala PAK Khebat</td><td>Ongoing</td><td>Restart of armed resistance against the Islamic Republic of Iran. However, eastern Kurdistan has not yet become a Kurdish state.</td></tr><tr><td>Islamic State insurgency in Iraq (2017–present)</td><td> Iraq Rojava (cross-border cooperation since May 2018) Supported by: CJTF-OIR (until 2021) Iran Russia Kurdistan Region Supported by: Netherlands</td><td>Islamic State White Flags</td><td>Ongoing</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2019–2021 Persian Gulf crisis (2019–2021)</td><td> Iran Supported by:</td><td> United States Supported by:</td><td>Inconclusive</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Gaza war (2023–present)</td><td> Hamas Palestinian allies: Supported by: Axis of Resistance:</td><td> Israel Israeli-backed groups: Supported by: Only intelligence support:</td><td>Ongoing</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Spillover of the Gaza war in Syria (2023–present)</td><td>Assadists (former Ba'athist Syria) Islamic Resistance Front in Syria Supported by: Iran (until 2024) Popular Mobilization Forces Hezbollah Palestinian militias Syria (former opposition) Supported by: Turkey Ukraine (denied by Ukraine)</td><td> Israel Druze allies</td><td>Ongoing</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Red Sea crisis (2023–present)</td><td></td><td> Israel Prosperity Guardian: Aspides: Independent Patrols:</td><td>Ongoing</td><td>2025 United States–Houthi ceasefire. Attacks resumed after 2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran</td></tr><tr><td>Twelve-Day War (2025)</td><td> Iran Houthi movement Supported by:</td><td> Israel United States Supported by: Only defensive support:</td><td>Ceasefire</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2025–2026 Iranian protests</td><td>Government of Iran Iranian Armed Forces: Pro-government counterprotesters and plainclothesmen Pro-government foreign Shia militias</td><td>Political groups: Separatist groups: Labour, civil, and retiree groups: Supported by:</td><td>Ongoing</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2026 Iran war</td><td> Iran Supported by: Axis of Resistance: Russia (intelligence only)</td><td> Israel United States Supported by: Iranian opposition In defense only: NATO: Azerbaijan Bahrain Cyprus Jordan Kuwait Saudi Arabia Qatar Ukraine United Arab Emirates</td><td>Ongoing</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>
Minor conflicts, proxy wars, military incidents and alleged interventions
List of wars involving Iran
<table><thead><tr><th>Conflict</th><th>Iran (and allies)</th><th>Opponents</th><th>Results</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Palestinian insurgency in South Lebanon (1968–1982)</td><td>Palestine Liberation Organization Syria Lebanese National Movement Lebanese National Resistance Front Supported by:</td><td> Israel South Lebanon Army Lebanese Forces</td><td>Defeat</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict (11 February 1979–present)</td><td>Iran Proxies:</td><td> Saudi Arabia Proxies:</td><td>Ongoing</td><td>Ongoing</td></tr><tr><td>Assadist–Saddamist conflict (22 July 1979–2024)</td><td>Assadists Supported by:</td><td>Saddamists Supported by:</td><td>Inconclusive</td><td>Inconclusive</td></tr><tr><td>Qatif conflict (1979–2023)</td><td>Iran-backed Shia militants (1980s–1990s) Saudi Shia civilians</td><td>Saudi Arabian Government</td><td>Stalemate</td><td>Conflict ended</td></tr><tr><td>Soviet–Afghan War (1979–1989)</td><td>Afghan Mujahideen Sunni Mujahideen Supported by: Pakistan Shia Mujahideen and Hazaras Supported by: Iran Maoist Mujahideen Supported by: People's Republic of China</td><td> Soviet Union Afghanistan Al Zulfiqar</td><td>Victory</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Sectarian violence in Pakistan (1947−Present)</td><td>Shia Groups: Supported by: Iran (since 1979)</td><td>Terrorist and extremist groups: Baloch separatist groups: Islamic State-Aligned groups: Muhajir nationalist groups: (until 2025) Pro-Sindhudesh Sindhi nationalist groups</td><td>Ongoing</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Iranian Embassy siege (1980)</td><td>Iran United Kingdom</td><td>Democratic Revolutionary Front for the Liberation of Arabistan (DRFLA)</td><td>Victory</td><td>Embassy recaptured after six-day siege</td></tr><tr><td>Tanker War (1981−1988)</td><td> Iran Supported by: Pakistan</td><td>Iraq Supported by: United States Saudi Arabia Kuwait</td><td>Inconclusive</td><td>UNSCR 598</td></tr><tr><td>Multinational Force in Lebanon (1982–1984)</td><td>Islamic Jihad Organization Iran Ba'athist Syria Progressive Socialist Party Amal Movement</td><td> United States France Italy United Kingdom</td><td>Stalemate</td><td>Syrian Allied victory</td></tr><tr><td>Second Sudanese Civil War (1983–2005)</td><td>Sudan SSDF SPLA dissidents Nuer White Army Ugandan insurgents: Zaire (1994–1997) al-Qaeda (1991–1996) Iraq China Combat aid: Libya (1986–1991) DR Congo (1998–2003) Non-combat aid: Iran Belarus (from 1996)</td><td>SPLA SSLM NDA Sudanese Alliance Forces Anyanya II Eastern Coalition Derg (until 1987) PDR Ethiopia (1987–1991) FDR Ethiopia (1995–1998) Eritrea (1996–1998, 2002–2005) Uganda (from 1993) Non-combat aid: Libya (1983–1985) Israel Cuba (until 1991)</td><td>Stalemate</td><td>Comprehensive Peace Agreement</td></tr><tr><td>1983–1986 Kurdish rebellions in Iraq</td><td>KDP Supported by: Iran PUK Kurdish mujahideen</td><td>Iraq</td><td>Stalemate</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Iran–Israel proxy conflicts (1985−present)</td><td> Iran Proxies: Support:</td><td> Israel Proxies: Support:</td><td>Ongoing</td><td>Ongoing</td></tr><tr><td>War of Brothers (1988–1990)</td><td> Hezbollah Supported by: Iran</td><td>Amal Movement Supported by: Syria</td><td>Inconclussive</td><td>Reconciliation between the two parties.</td></tr><tr><td>Afghan Civil War (1989–1992)</td><td>Independent Factions: Foreign Fighters: Various factions also fought among each other Pakistan Saudi Arabia Turkey United States United Kingdom China Germany Iran</td><td>Government of Afghanistan Supported by: India</td><td>Victory</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1991 Iraqi uprisings</td><td>Shia and leftist elements of opposition: Kurdish rebels: Peshmerga: Diplomatic support: United States Military support: Iran</td><td> Ba'athist Iraq Support: MEK</td><td>Iraqi government military victory</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Bosnian War (1992–1995)</td><td> Bosnia and Herzegovina Military Support: Iran (alleged) Herzeg-Bosnia Croatia</td><td> Republika Srpska Serbian Krajina SFR Yugoslavia (until 1992) Western Bosnia</td><td>Stalemate</td><td>Breakup of Yugoslavia</td></tr><tr><td>Algerian Civil War (1992–2002)</td><td>Islamic Salvation Front loyalists Morocco Libya (until 1995) Saudi Arabia (pre-war) Saudi private donors Armed Islamic Group (from 1993) Minor involvement: Sudan (alleged) Iran (alleged) Egyptian Islamic Jihad (until 1995) Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat (from 1998) Minor involvement: Al-Qaeda</td><td> Government of Algeria Minor involvement: Egypt Tunisia France European Union South Africa</td><td>Defeat</td><td>Algerian Government victory over the islamists.</td></tr><tr><td>Afghan Civil War (1992–1996)</td><td>Hezb-i Wahdat (Dec. 1992–1995) Supported by: Iran (Dec. 1992–1995) Junbish-i Milli (Jan.–Aug. 1994) Supported by: Uzbekistan (Jan.–Aug. 1994) Islamic State of Afghanistan List INRMA ANFL (Jeebh-e Nejat-e Melli) Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin (from late 1994) Supported by: Saudi Arabia Uzbekistan (until Jan. 1994; from Aug. 1994) Iran (until Dec. 1992: from 1995)</td><td>Afghan Army and Airforce Remnants (allegedly, until October 1992) Regional Kandahar Militia Leaders Hezb-e Islami Gulbuddin (until late 1994) Supported by: Pakistan (until late 1994) Taliban (from late 1994) Al-Qaeda (from early 1996) Supported by: Pakistan (from late 1994)</td><td>Stalemate</td><td>Inconclussive</td></tr><tr><td>Tajikistani Civil War (1992–1997)</td><td>Afghanistan (until 1996) Supported by:</td><td>/ Russia Uzbekistan / Kazakhstan / Kyrgyzstan Supported by: Belarus (weapons supplies) UNMOT</td><td>Defeat</td><td>Armistice</td></tr><tr><td>Iraqi Kurdish Civil War (1994–1997)</td><td>PUK PKK SCIRI KCP Iraqi National Congress Supported by: Iran (from 1995) Syria United States (1996)</td><td>KDP PDKI Supported by: Iraq (from 1995) Turkey (from 1997) Iran (before 1995)</td><td>Stalemate</td><td>Washington Agreement</td></tr><tr><td>Afghan Civil War (1996–2001)</td><td> Islamic State of Afghanistan (Northern Alliance) Supported by: Russia Iran Uzbekistan India Tajikistan</td><td>Supported by: Pakistan</td><td>Stalemate</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1999 Shia uprising in Iraq</td><td>Rebels: Supported by:</td><td> Government of Iraq</td><td>Defeat</td><td>Saddamist victory.</td></tr><tr><td>War in Darfur (2003–2020)</td><td> Sudan Chadian rebel groups Anti-Gaddafi forces (2011) Supported by: Libya (2011–2020) China Iran (until 2016) Russia Belarus Syria (2000s, alleged)</td><td>SRF (2006–2020) SLA (some factions) SARC (2014–2020) SLFA (2017–2020) Supported by: South Sudan Chad (2005–2010) Eritrea (until 2008) Libya (until 2011) Uganda (until 2015) UNAMID (2007–2020)</td><td>Stalemate</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Iraqi insurgency (2003-2011)</td><td> United States United Kingdom MNF–I (2003–09) New Iraqi government Sons of Iraq Badr Organization Supported by: Iran NATO Israel United Nations</td><td>Supported by:</td><td>Inconclusive</td><td>Inconclusive</td></tr><tr><td>Houthi insurgency (2004–2014)</td><td>Houthi Movement Yemen (pro-Saleh forces) Alleged support by: Iran North Korea Libya (until 2011)</td><td> Yemen Saudi Arabia Supported by: Jordan Morocco al-Qaeda</td><td>Houthi victory</td><td>Houthi victory</td></tr><tr><td>2004 Iranian seizure of Royal Navy personnel (2004)</td><td>Navy of the Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution Iranian Border Guard Command</td><td>British Royal Navy</td><td>Victory</td><td>Victory</td></tr><tr><td>2005 Ahvaz unrest (2005)</td><td>Iranian Government</td><td>Iranian Arabs</td><td>Victory</td><td>Unrest quelled</td></tr><tr><td>Fatah–Hamas conflict (2006–present)</td><td></td><td></td><td>Ongoing</td><td>Fatah–Hamas reconciliation process</td></tr><tr><td>U.S. raid on the Iranian Liaison Office in Erbil (2007)</td><td> Iran Iraqi Kurdistan</td><td> United States</td><td>Defeat</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2007 Iranian arrest of Royal Navy personnel (2007)</td><td>Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Border Guard Command</td><td>Royal Navy</td><td>Victory</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Iranian Anti-piracy measures in Somalia (2008–present)</td><td></td><td>Somali pirates</td><td>Ongoing</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Somali Civil War (2009–present)</td><td>Hizbul Islam (until 2010; 2012–2013) Alleged state allies: Alleged non-state allies: Houthis Somali pirates Allies: IS-YP Somali pirates</td><td>Regional forces: United States China Turkey AUSSOM (2025–present) ATMIS (2022–2024) AMISOM (2007–2022) Supported by: France Italy Russia UAE United Kingdom Non-combat support: UNPOS (1995–2013) UNSOM (2013–2024) UNTMIS (2025–present) UNSOA (2009–2016) UNSOS (2016–present) Council for Somalia's Future Puntland Jubaland Alleged support: Ethiopia United Arab Emirates</td><td>Ongoing</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Insurgency in Bahrain (2011–present)</td><td>Bahraini opposition Supported by: Iran</td><td> Bahrain Supported by: Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates</td><td>Ongoing</td><td>Ongoing</td></tr><tr><td>Iran–Turkey proxy conflict (2011–present)</td><td> Iran Proxies Support</td><td> Turkey Proxies Support</td><td>Ongoing</td><td>Ongoing</td></tr><tr><td>2011 attack on the British Embassy in Iran</td><td> United Kingdom Iran</td><td>Anti-Western civilian protesters</td><td>Stalemate</td><td>Defense of the Embassy is reinforced and Iranian government condemns the attacks.</td></tr><tr><td>2011–2012 Strait of Hormuz dispute (2011–2012)</td><td> Iran</td><td> United States United Kingdom France Australia</td><td>Stalemate</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Mali War (2012–present)</td><td>2012–2013 Mali 2013–2022/23 EUTM Mali Others 2023–present Support: Native militia (2014–present): 2015–23</td><td>2012 2012–15 2023–24 2024–present FLA Supported by: Ukraine 2012–present 2012–2017 2017–present 2015–2019 2019–present</td><td>Ongoing</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Libyan civil war (2014–2020)</td><td>House of Representatives (Tobruk-based) Others: Wagner Group (from 2018) Egypt United Arab Emirates RSF (from 2019) Ba'athist Syria (2020) Hezbollah (allegedly) Israel (allegedly, denied by LNA) Iran Support:</td><td>Government of National Accord (Tripoli-based) (from 2015) Others: Turkey (2020) Syrian National Army (from 2019) Popular Resistance Committees Hamas (LNA claim, denied by Hamas) Support: National Salvation Government (2014–2017) Support: Islamic State (from 2014) Support: Al-Qaeda Shura Council of Benghazi Revolutionaries (2014–2017) SCBR militia: Others:</td><td>Stalemate</td><td>Ceasefire</td></tr><tr><td>2016 U.S.–Iran naval incident (2016)</td><td> Iran</td><td> United States</td><td>Inconclusive</td><td>Sailors released unharmed 15 hours later after negotiations</td></tr><tr><td>Eastern Syria insurgency (2017–present)</td><td>Supported by: Ba'athist Syria Iran (alleged, until 6 December 2024) Anti-SDF Arab tribes Supported by: Turkey Hurras al-Din (al-Qaeda loyalists, until 2025)</td><td></td><td>Ongoing</td><td>Inconclusive</td></tr><tr><td>2018 attack on the Iranian Embassy in London</td><td> Iran United Kingdom</td><td>The Mahdi Servants Union</td><td>Victory</td><td>Attackers were arrested</td></tr><tr><td>Palestinian Authority–West Bank militias conflict (2022 – present)</td><td></td><td>Supported by: Israel United States</td><td>Ongoing</td><td>Escalation in clashes during the Gaza war</td></tr><tr><td>2022 Iran–Greece naval incident</td><td> Iran Supported by: Russia</td><td> Greece Supported by: European Union United States</td><td>Inconclusive</td><td>The Greek seizure was lifted.</td></tr><tr><td>Russo-Ukrainian war (2022–present)</td><td> Russia Supported by: Belarus North Korea Iran (alleged, denied by Iran)</td><td> Ukraine Supported by: Military aid to Ukraine</td><td>Ongoing</td><td>Territorial control during the Russo-Ukrainian war. Iran denied any involvement in the war.</td></tr><tr><td>Sudanese civil war (2023–present)</td><td>Darfur Joint Protection Force (from November 2023) Egypt Supported by:</td><td>Tamazuj (from August 2023) Libyan National Army Desert Wolves Supported by: SLM (al-Nur) SPLM-N (al-Hilu) (June 2023 – February 2025)</td><td>Ongoing</td><td>Iran–Sudan relations are restored and Iranian-Houthi Sphere of influence is expanded in the Red Sea.</td></tr><tr><td>Syrian conflict (2024–present)</td><td></td><td>Syria Counter protesters Supported by: Jordan Turkey Arab Tribal and Clan Forces Northern Syria Supported by: Kurdistan Workers' Party ISIL Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah Israel Druze militias</td><td>Ongoing</td><td>Current stalemate.</td></tr><tr><td>2026 Kurdish–Iranian crisis</td><td></td><td>Coalition of Political Forces of Iranian Kurdistan (CPFIK) Supported by:</td><td>Ongoing</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>