100 Days of the Iran War in Numbers
Summary
The Iran war has seen 39 days of fighting and 61 days of ceasefire in its first 100 days, with ongoing military actions including a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports. The conflict has caused a major rise in global oil prices due to disruptions in supply, especially from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil shipments.Key Facts
- Fighting between the U.S. and Israel against Iran and its allies lasted 39 days from February 28 to April 7.
- Since then, there have been 61 days of relative peace, but no full ceasefire.
- The U.S. has maintained a naval blockade on Iranian ports for 56 days, including the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
- The closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut about 25% of the world’s crude oil supply and 20% of liquefied natural gas.
- This caused gasoline prices in the U.S. to rise to an average of $4.35 per gallon in May, close to past record levels.
- U.S. consumers have paid an estimated extra $54.9 billion in fuel costs since the war began.
- The U.S. government used its emergency oil reserve to help stabilize fuel prices temporarily.
- Iran’s oil exports fell from about 2 million barrels per day to under 300,000 barrels due to U.S. naval actions.
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