02/28
US-Israel Joint Airstrike on Iran
Israel strikes Tehran with US intel support, Supreme Leader Khamenei killed, ~40 officials dead.
03/01
Iran's Full-Scale Retaliation
Iran fires missiles and drones at US bases in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE; oil surges 25%.
03/05
Iran Launches 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 Expands
Brent breaks $100, highest since 2022. Israel bombs Tehran refinery, Hormuz Strait transit threatened.
03/10
Hormuz Paralysis, Oil Volatility
Israel destroys IRGC air HQ, Hormuz traffic near zero. Oil hits $119 then crashes to $80.
08/25
US Launches 'Economic Outcast'
US announces new severe sanctions and 'Operation Economic Outcast' to cut Iran's economic lifeline.