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  1. US military conducted drills in Caracas on May 29, while Iran simultaneously released a new map claiming control over the Strait of Hormuz.
  2. The US-Iran conflict is driving up energy prices and prompting negotiations to ease shipping restrictions through the Strait of Hormuz.
  3. The US conducted air strikes on Iran, while Iran simultaneously blocked passage through the Strait of Hormuz. International organizations are monitoring the global oil inventories drawdown.

Escalation in the Persian Gulf: US Strikes and Iranian Retaliation Underway

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned the United States that any new attack on Iran would be met with a decisive response, stating they are ready to defend the country. This warning came as the IRGC claimed to have fired an anti-ship ballistic missile after a series of strikes in the Gulf region. On September 5, 2026, US forces conducted strikes against Iranian sites, while Iran simultaneously claimed to have targeted oil tankers and US-linked vessels.

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The ongoing conflict adds to global inflation concerns and the risk premium on energy markets. The targeting of oil tankers via the Strait of Hormuz raises questions about the stability of global energy flows and maritime insurance costs. The situation adds pressure to the market ahead of key US inflation data releases regarding potential Federal Reserve rate hikes.

The US conducted air strikes on Iran, while Iran simultaneously blocked passage through the Strait of Hormuz. International organizations are monitoring the global oil inventories drawdown.

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  1. US claims Iran keeps uranium in Isfahan as military assets are targeted in West Asia.1 source
  2. Iranian missile strikes on US naval assets.1 source
  3. IRGC strikes against US Navy warship; CRS reports aircraft losses and CSIS estimates Patriot interceptor use.1 source
  4. Iran launched missile tests against US forces, escalating the conflict.1 source
  5. IRGC launched attacks against US Navy warships in Iran.1 source
  6. Security forces are tightening measures in response to the conflict with the US.1 source
  7. IRGC missile attacks prompted US military retaliation on September 5th.Sub-event
  8. US forces struck Iranian oil tankers after IRGC attacks, escalating military tensions.1 source
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  1. US military conducted strikes against Iranian sites.1 source
  2. IRGC conducts retaliatory strikes in the Gulf region against US/Israeli targets.1 source
  3. IRGC missiles targeted US assets as US enforced a blockade against Iran.1 source
  4. Rezaei announced a successful anti-ship missile test, forcing US forces to anchor off the coast of Thailand.1 source
  5. US forces struck Iranian launchers on Larak Island as IRGC prepared rocket launches in Hormuz.1 source
  6. IRGC issues warnings against US aggression, supported by parliamentary warnings on foreign support.1 source
  7. Satellite imagery monitors Iranian military targets as airstrikes target Iranian missile bases and ships.Sub-event
  8. Iran announced a policy of retaliating against U.S. soldiers in host nations.1 source
  9. IRGC states that US aggression necessitates Iranian deterrence and distrusts US settlement promises.1 source
  10. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was identified as a key target of recent US military strikes.Sub-event
  11. Iran used the IRGC to target U.S. Gulf allies and their infrastructure.1 source
  12. IRGC targets under attack; media outlets report on strike findings.1 source
  13. US strikes targeted IRGC supply lines, destroying the Chabahar maritime tower and hitting an Iranshahr airport.1 source
  14. IRGC barracks were struck during recent US military actions, signaling further escalation.1 source
  15. US strikes target IRGC infrastructure in Hormuz.1 source
  16. Escalation continues with CENTCOM strikes in Iran and IRGC targeting US bases in the Gulf.1 source
  17. Escalation continues with missile attacks on US bases and counter-strikes on Iranian targets.1 source
  18. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) defended Iranian airspace against drone incursions on May 26th, amidst ongoing negotiations regarding the U.S.-Israel war.Sub-event
  19. Akbarzadeh spoke on behalf of the IRGC regarding readiness as US strikes occurred in southern Iranian waters, warning of the area between Chabahar and Mahshahr.Sub-event
  20. Airstrikes were launched against Iran by the U.S. and Israel, prompting calls for military oversight.Sub-event
  21. US military assets, including F-22 Raptors and F-35 Lightning IIs, maintained air superiority in contested airspace as part of the fifth generation fleet on May 28, 2026.Sub-event
  22. US and Israel launched war against Iran, while US sanctions targeted the body managing the Strait.1 source
  23. US airstrikes on Iran and IRGC operations in the Persian Gulf.1 source
  24. IRGC claimed retaliation against a US airbase after US strikes and sanctions.1 source
  25. IRGC carried out a bombing campaign in the aftermath of Operation Epic Fury.1 source
  26. US imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports alongside military strikes and IRGC control of waterways.1 source

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