Iran was targeted by retaliatory strikes on September 1st, leading to the IRGC being tasked with defending Iranian interests while controlling Gulf oil exports.

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
• Bandar Abbas →

  city in Hormozgan Province, Iran

  • Bandar Abbas was mentioned in connection with recent military strikes that occurred while Donald Trump was commenting on ongoing diplomatic talks regarding Iran.Mon 13:36
  • A company based in Austin targeted access to the Strait of Hormuz, degrading its operational capacity.Mon 03:13
• Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps →

  military organization to protect the political system of the Islamic Republic in Iran

  • US bombing missions were launched from RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, targeting sites related to the ongoing conflict with Iran.Mon 16:44
  • Hezbollah and IRGC launched attacks on Israel, leading to a conflict involving the US and Iran.Mon 15:45

Related events

• IRGC operates drones defending Iranian interests amidst heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, which is a key oil chokepoint for Iran.Jun 7
• The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) operates in response to strikes conducted on Iranian territory.Jul 30
• IRGC conducted strikes on oil tankers in the Gulf and Mohsen Rezaei announced an impending restricted zone.Sep 7
• US military conducted preemptive airstrikes in Iran, while the IRGC operated in strategic waters of the Persian Gulf, responding to threats.Jun 7
• The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is targeting energy facilities in the Red Sea, leading to an escalation of potential conflict with the United States.Aug 17