US-Iran war, then and now: How the landscape has changed since February
Summary
Tensions between the US and Iran have increased around the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipping, with seven oil tankers recently damaged or set on fire. The US and Iran now face conflict on multiple fronts, including attacks on energy facilities and regional allies, raising fears of a wider war.Key Facts
- Seven oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz have been damaged or caught fire, according to Iran.
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that US attacks could lead to a broader conflict.
- The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for about 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas shipments.
- Before February, the Strait of Hormuz was not a conflict area, and talks on Iran’s nuclear program were ongoing.
- US and Israel initially launched strikes in February aiming to weaken Iran’s leadership and its regional allies like Hamas and Hezbollah.
- Hamas has been weakened, and over 1,400 Palestinians have died since a US-backed ceasefire last October.
- The conflict expanded to Lebanon after attacks involving Hezbollah and Israeli military actions displaced over a million people.
- The Gulf’s waterways and energy infrastructure have become major targets, disrupting oil and gas supplies.
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