Iran asserts control over the strategic waterway and supports proxies in the region.

The entities involved

• Iran →

  village in North Ossetia, Russia

  • US-Iran truce aims to reopen Strait of Hormuz amid global monetary policy shifts and oil price drops.Mon 17:37
  • Talks regarding an Iran deal are underway, with a ceasefire reached after deadly exchanges, and Trump supporting Israel.Mon 17:12
• Hormuz →

  city in Hormozgan Province, Iran

  • Trump signed a memorandum with Iran, while JD Vance planned talks and Barack Obama criticized the conflict rationale.Mon 17:03
  • The government has ended the excise duty discount on fuel, while negotiations are underway to unblock the Strait of Hormuz.Mon 16:52
• Lebanon →

  country in West Asia

  • Amid renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, Marco Rubio and Joseph Aoun discussed the need for a ceasefire and the disarmament of Hezbollah in Lebanon.Mon 17:39
  • Ceasefire renewed amid ongoing strikes involving Iranian-backed groups operating in Lebanon.Mon 16:54

Related events

• Houthis are gaining control of the Strait of Hormuz through territorial gains, amid broader geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the US.Sep 14
• Iran is using proxies across the Middle East, including UAE, Iraq, and Lebanon, while Scott Bessent targets Iranian networks.Sep 11
• US attacks are targeting Iranian civilian infrastructure, and Iran is expected to deploy proxies for retaliation.Jul 20
• Iranian-backed proxies are facing setbacks in Lebanon, while Houthi control increases Iran's regional influence.Sep 10
• Iran asserts control over the vital waterway and claims responsibility for striking a Togo-flagged tanker in Hormuz.Sep 20