Iran retaliates against US bases in Iraq, while wildfires rage and Iran demands control of the strategic Hormuz waterway.

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
• Spain →

  country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa

  • A heat dome is affecting Spain, Italy, and the UK, prompting weather warnings across Europe.Mon 17:01
  • Spain's Sira Rego made controversial remarks about the Palestinian state, leading Israel to summon the Spanish embassy and expel diplomats from Ramallah.Mon 14:44
• Hormuz →

  city in Hormozgan Province, Iran

  • 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

Related events

• Iran seeks control of the Strait of Hormuz while using Iraq for staging attacks against militia sites.Jul 30
• Iran's actions complicate Iraq's strategic balance, leading Iraq to seek cooperation with the US administration amid US pressure on Iran.Jul 14
• Iranian strikes targeted U.S. facilities in Iraq.Sep 15
• Amid heightened Iranian naval conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq is urgently planning alternative pipeline routes through Turkey and Syria.Sep 9
• Iran conducted attacks in Iraq, and the war with Iran is impacting the US Congress.Sep 17