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US and Iran Engage in Severe Military Escalation in Middle East
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The US launches a massive 5-hour strike on Iranian strategic ports and bases, while Russia deploys a strategic command aircraft to Tehran.
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US CENTCOM launches a 5-hour strike on southern Iranian ports and bases.
Iran retaliates by attacking US radar systems in Bahrain and bases in Kuwait and Jordan.
Iran strikes two UAE-managed oil tankers (Aba and Bombaza) near Oman.
Donald Trump announces a naval blockade of Iran and proposes a 20% shipping protection fee.
Russia deploys the Tu-214P 'Doomsday Plane' to Tehran.
Iran announces the indefinite closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Who & What's Involved
US Central Command (CENTCOM)Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)US Navy 5th FleetUnited Arab Emirates (UAE)Donald Trump
Topics
US-Iran ConflictStrait of HormuzNaval WarfareGlobal Oil PricesRussia-Iran Alliance
Locations
IranBahrainKuwaitJordanStrait of Hormuz