02/28
US-Israel Joint Airstrike on Iran
Israel, with US intel support, strikes Tehran, kills Supreme Leader Khamenei and ~40 officials.
03/01
Iran's Full-Scale Retaliation
Iran launches missiles/drones at US bases in Saudi, Qatar, UAE; crude oil surges 25%.
03/05
Iran Fires 500+ Missiles
Iran launches 500+ ballistic missiles and ~2000 drones; 40% to Israel, 60% to US targets.
03/08
Mojtaba Khamenei Succeeds
Khamenei's son Mojtaba elected new Supreme Leader; IRGC pledges loyalty, vows to continue war.
03/09
Oil Breaks $100, War Escalates
Brent crude breaks $100, highest since 2022. Israel bombs Tehran refinery; Hormuz transit threatened.
03/10
Hormuz Paralyzed, Oil Volatile
Israel destroys IRGC air HQ. Hormuz tanker traffic near zero. Oil hits $119, crashes to $80 on Trump threat.
08/25
US Announces New Iran Sanctions
The US announces new economic sanctions against Iran in response to its continued regional conflicts.