The United States launched retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facilities, including targets in Bushehr, Chah Bahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa, and Bandar Abbas, conducting multiple nights of attacks in response to Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Analytical Questions
Did US strikes begin in late June or early July, and does the timing affect claims about what triggered them?
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Best case for US strikes began June 26 responding to Iranian shipping attacks
- The United States launched airstrikes targeting Iran early Monday.
- Washington resumed military strikes against Iran on June 26 in response to what it said were Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The United States conducted attacks against coastal and island targets in Iran.
If Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, how quickly would global oil prices and shipping costs spike?
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Best case for Oil prices could spike 50-150% within a week
- The United States launched a third night of strikes on Iran.
- US attacks targeted military facilities in Bushehr, Chah Bahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa, and Bandar Abbas.
- United States conducted bombardments of Iran's southern coast, including Qeshm Island and around the port cities of Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Jask.
Are the explosions on Kish and Qeshm islands confirmed as US military action or still unknown in origin?
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