Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz amid missile attacks, while global issues include Norwegian gas prices and airport closures.

The entities involved

• Ali Khamenei →

  cleric and former Supreme Leader of Iran from 1989 to 2026 (1939–2026)

  • The IRGC is facing condemnation for ongoing violence, while Mojtaba Khamenei's elevation is being contested following Ali Khamenei's death.12:31
  • Hezbollah launched rockets into northern Israel, amid ongoing IDF operations and opposition to US-Iran peace talks.08:41
• Masoud Pezeshkian →

  9th President of Iran (2024-) and former Co-Interim Supreme Leader of Iran (in 2026)

  • Pezeshkian defended Iran's missile program while Donald Trump previously sought to curb Iranian missiles.14:41
  • The President temporarily appointed an acting minister, and a new defense chief issued a warning to the US against military attacks.13:30
• Hormuz →

  city in Hormozgan Province, Iran

  • Iran closed the vital Strait of Hormuz route, causing global tensions and prompting the Fed to reassess monetary policy.17:44
  • Sanctions waiver narrows crude discounts in the context of Hormuz and China.17:24

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