By the numbers: 100 days of the US-Israel war on Iran
Summary
The US-Israel war on Iran has lasted 100 days, with ongoing conflict despite a ceasefire in April. The war has caused thousands of deaths, large displacements of people, disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, and significant effects on global oil prices.Key Facts
- At least 7,000 people have died due to the conflict, including civilians in Lebanon and Iran, as well as Israeli and US soldiers.
- Israel controls about one-fifth (2,000 square kilometers) of Lebanon, advancing deeper than officially stated goals.
- Over one million people in Lebanon and more than three million in Iran have been displaced by fighting and attacks.
- The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil trade, is mostly closed, with only about 7 ships passing daily instead of the usual 100.
- The US has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports since mid-April, worsening shipping problems.
- Global oil prices have almost doubled, rising from about $70 to nearly $120 per barrel at peak, then stabilizing around $100.
- 146 countries have raised petrol prices due to the oil supply disruptions caused by the war.
- The International Energy Agency called this the biggest energy shock ever recorded.
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