Ceasefire begins in Middle East amid Iran attacks, Israel strikes, and displaced millions.

A fragile ceasefire in the Middle East holds amid continued instability, including attacks by Iran in the Gulf and Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Vice President JD Vance emphasized the need for Iran to negotiate in good faith regarding potential mediators. In Iraq, Iranian-backed militias have launched attacks against U.S. facilities, while Israel's offensive in Lebanon has displaced over one million people and destroyed infrastructure.