ISIS established a territorial caliphate in the region, concurrent with the Iran conflict drawing regional attention to infrastructure.

The entities involved

• Gaza Strip →

  self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel

  • Journalism covered the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.14:54
  • Israeli government, led by Netanyahu and Smotrich, expanded control in Jerusalem and Samaria while military action continued in Gaza.13:48
• Islamic State →

  Salafi jihadist militant Sunni Islamist group

  • Jihadists affiliated with Islamic State attacked toll stations and freight trucks in Bamako.Tue 14:44
  • Islamic State carried out retaliatory killings against MSA following attacks in the Sahel region.Tue 14:44
• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

  • Iran oil crisis impacts petrol prices due to choked oil supplies from the Middle East.15:26
  • Trump discussed potential ground operations in Iran while US actions were centered around the Strait of Hormuz, as Israel monitored nuclear developments.15:19

Related events

• Nicholas Irving discusses how personal experiences inform views on the complexity of the Middle East geopolitical region and the ongoing Iran conflict.Jun 7
• Military action and shared interest in protecting the Middle East from Iran's nuclear threats.Jun 10
• Tensions escalate as U.S. and regional forces array against Iran, with President Trump focusing on destroying Iran's nuclear capabilities.Aug 7
• Iran attacks Qeshm, prompting Trump to vow retaliation, while drone strikes hit Damietta and Saudi Arabia accuses militias.Jul 30
• The war with Iran has resulted in interruptions to various projects in the Middle East.Sep 10