- The new event covers geopolitical conflict between the US, Iran, and Israel, IEA tracking oil trade, and local fuel price predictions in the Greater Toronto Area.
- Donald Trump threatened seizing Kharg Island oil facility and sought a deal to end the war with Iran.
- US military strikes and explosions hit Iranian targets including Kharg Island, Bandar Abbas, and Chabahar, while Trump called for a deal.
US attacks ramp up on Iranian infrastructure, with Trump demanding control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Updated Jul 18
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What happened
US attacks ramp up on Iranian infrastructure, with Trump demanding control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Who's involved
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US military strikes and explosions hit Iranian targets including Kharg Island, Bandar Abbas, and Chabahar, while Trump called for a deal.Also in this story
- Strikes took place near Iran's Kharg Island on January 1, 2026.
- Geographical confirmation that Bandar Abbas and Chabahar County are located in southern/southeastern Iran.
The entities involved
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Hormozgan Province
province of Iran
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Bandar Abbas
city in Hormozgan Province, Iran
Related events
- Trump warns of military strikes against Iran amid rising tensions in the Gulf, while Iran claims authority over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump has issued threats regarding infrastructure targets in the area. Houthis are also attacking shipping in the Red Sea.
- Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia, prompting discussions about US action, while Iran and Israel escalate tensions.
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened commercial shipping and directed strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.