- Conflict in the Middle East is impacting global oil prices, prompting ONS data to inform Bank of England monetary policy.
- Amidst the Middle East crisis, Iran is a key actor as Trump pushes for a peace deal while US actions are taken.
- Iran uses the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic asset while supporting regional groups like Hizbullah and initiating war.
Iran closed and claimed sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing military hardening and proxy involvement.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Oct 19
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What happened
Iran closed and claimed sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing military hardening and proxy involvement.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Hormuz
city in Hormozgan Province, Iran
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
military organization to protect the political system of the Islamic Republic in Iran
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Houthis
Yemeni Islamist organization
Related events
- Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and Israeli attacks in Lebanon escalated regional conflict on June 1.
- Agreement reached to open the Strait of Hormuz while joint attacks were launched on Iranian cities.
- US military aggression against southern Iran, leading to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and retaliatory operations against US targets.
- Iran tests US resolve regarding the Strait of Hormuz, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps engaged in deconfliction talks with US forces.
- Iran has targeted vessels operating within the Strait of Hormuz.