Retaliatory strikes against state-owned infrastructure are underway, with talks of closing the Strait of Hormuz.

The entities involved

• Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps →

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

  • Peace talks between Iran and the US are underway, despite volatile statements injecting risk into the process.19:33
  • The Houthi group, Hezbollah, and other proxies operate under the supervision and training of the Iranian IRGC, often involving Iraq.18:21
• Hormuz →

  city in Hormozgan Province, Iran

  • Qatar mediated negotiations between the US and Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, amid threats of blockades and soaring energy prices.16:57
  • US conducted overnight strikes on Qeshm Island while Qatar stepped up mediation efforts regarding Hormuz.16:57
• Bahrain →

  country in the Persian Gulf

  • Iranian missiles targeted Kuwait and Bahrain, leading to US strikes on Qeshm Island and diplomatic talks.05:19
  • The government of Bahrain is adopting the low-cost carrier (LCC) model to stimulate passenger traffic through agreements allowing low-cost carriers to operate flights at Bahrain International Airport.02:02

Related events

• Iranian strikes on US forces in Bahrain, involving the CIA, while Trump weighs escalation and Saudi Arabia fears attacks on energy facilities.Sep 20
• Iran launched strikes on Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, leading to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and prompting Trump to order military action.Jun 11
• Iranian-backed Houthis are disrupting regional shipping lanes, prompting security reassessment in the context of the Gulf War.Aug 1
• Retaliation following U.S. strikes has led to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, impacting the global economy.Jun 7
• Iranian operations caused infrastructure damage in Kuwait and Bahrain, while Mohsen Rezaei tied peace talks to Donald Trump's actions.Jun 10