Iran-aligned groups attack Gulf states in Iraq while regional mediation efforts involving Qatar and Pakistan continue.

The entities involved

• Iraq →

  sovereign state in Western Asia

  • Basra hosts the Grand Faw Port project, serving as a key transit hub for trade routes connecting China and Europe.Mon 17:06
  • Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz as geopolitical risks in the Middle East affect oil prices, with Iraq ready to resume production.Mon 16:22
• Gulf States →

  Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, excluding Iraq

  • Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz access, which is critical for Gulf States.Mon 17:41
  • Israel maintains an offensive against Hezbollah while diplomatic efforts involving Trump seek to open the Strait of Hormuz.Mon 01:17
• Gaza Strip →

  self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel

  • Israeli bombardment and ground operations, coupled with violence and investigations, threaten to spill over across the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.Mon 16:56
  • Investigations into sexual violence and the initiated attacks leading to the current conflict are underway in the Gaza Strip.Mon 15:56

Related events

• Groups supported by Iran, including Hamas and Hezbollah, killed soldiers in Iraq on August 20.Aug 26
• Bahrain and Kuwait were targeted by recent military strikes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and discussions of potential peace deals with Iran.Jun 7
• Israel initiated strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, triggering widespread regional instability and military responses across the Gulf.Jun 8
• Iran targets Gulf States in retaliation, seeking to destroy Hezbollah militant group, while US airstrikes escalate the conflict.Jun 11
• Iran is expected to meet with Gulf states in Oman amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, while Iraq targets Saudi pipelines with drones.Sep 13