- Policy decisions regarding fossil fuels are causing disruptions to oil flow from the Middle East, tied to geopolitical stability.
- Escalation of attacks in the Middle East involving Iranian targets in Iraqi bases, a drone hitting a US-owned tanker, and Saudi Arabia joining strikes alongside the US.
Iran seeks control of the Strait of Hormuz while using Iraq for staging attacks against militia sites.
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Updated Oct 12
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What happened
Iran seeks control of the Strait of Hormuz while using Iraq for staging attacks against militia sites.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Iran's shutdown of Hormuz, coupled with drone attacks from Iraq forcing pipeline closures, escalates regional tensions.1 source
Iranian groups are staging attacks from Iraq while Iran seeks control of the Strait of Hormuz.1 source
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The entities involved
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Saudi Arabia
country in West Asia
Related events
- The crisis stemming from the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz closure is now causing major logistical problems for the global aluminum market.
- Houthis launched a missile attack on a Saudi airport and targeted shipping in the Red Sea.
- Iran-aligned groups and Houthi allies targeted Saudi petroleum targets, with attacks launched from Iraq and US diplomatic talks underway.
- Trump encouraged Riyadh attacks on Houthis, while Houthis barred Saudi-linked vessels from the Red Sea.
- Iranian-sponsored militia operates in Iraqi targets.