US-Iran conflict escalates with missile strikes and Hormuz renaming proposal

Sep 02, 06:00 PM UTC — Sep 03, 12:00 AM UTC

Compared to the prior window, tensions continued with Trump's repeated strike threats, Iran's vows to crush the US, a reported tanker attack killing two sailors, and rising oil prices. No new F-35 incident was reported.

• Trump said the US is ready for more strikes on Iran and can strike at any time.
• Iran vowed to crush the US and described strikes on US bases as self-defense after a wedding massacre.
• Saudi Arabia reported an Iranian attack on a Saudi tanker killed two sailors.
• Brent crude oil rose above $95 per barrel amid the tensions.

Sep 02, 12:00 PM UTC — Sep 02, 06:00 PM UTC

Compared to the prior window, the conflict continued with an attempted shoot-down of a US F-35, Trump's retaliation vow, and Trump's renaming remark. Iran struck the Kurdish region in Iraq. No new oil price figures were reported.

• Iran fired at a US F-35 over the Strait of Hormuz, alarming the Pentagon.
• President Trump vowed retaliation after Iran missiles hit a US base in Jordan.
• Trump rejected a nuclear strike and said he wants his name on the Strait of Hormuz.
• Iran struck Iraq's Kurdish region to create a buffer zone.

Sep 02, 06:00 AM UTC — Sep 02, 12:00 PM UTC

Compared to the prior window, attacks continued and expanded. Iran claimed attacks on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, UAE, and the Gulf, beyond the previously reported Jordan. New casualty figures emerged, including a wedding strike and IRGC deaths. Oil prices climbed above $95, and Israel issued a fresh threat.

• US launched new attacks on Iran; Tehran retaliated against US bases in multiple countries.
• Iran reported seven killed, including four IRGC Aerospace Force members, in US strikes.
• Iran claimed a US attack killed civilians at a wedding in Sirik.
• Oil prices rose above $95 per barrel; Israel threatened a new strike on Iran.

Sep 02, 12:00 AM UTC — Sep 02, 06:00 AM UTC

Since the prior window, the US completed more strikes on Iran, with new casualty reports from Khuzestan and Sirik. Iran again targeted US bases in Jordan. The conflict continues to escalate.

• US military said it completed a new round of strikes on Iran.
• Reports claim 7 killed in Khuzestan and 68 wounded in Sirik, with casualties rising.
• Iran reportedly struck US military sites in Jordan in response.

Sep 01, 06:00 PM UTC — Sep 02, 12:00 AM UTC

Since the prior window, new Iranian attacks on US bases in Jordan and Bahrain were reported, along with continued US strikes on Iran. Iran issued new threats and Putin voiced solidarity with Iran.

• Iran attacked US bases in Jordan and Bahrain with missiles and drones.
• US struck IRGC facilities in Bandar Abbas, Iran.
• Iranian official reported two killed in a US strike on a wedding.
• Putin expressed solidarity with Iran as US strikes resume.

Sep 01, 12:00 PM UTC — Sep 01, 06:00 PM UTC

Since the prior window, new US strikes on Iran were reported, including on the Revolutionary Guard in Bandar Abbas. Iran's parliament speaker issued a military threat over the naval blockade. Oil prices rose and Hormuz traffic stayed low.

• US Central Command announced major strikes on Iran's Revolutionary Guard in Bandar Abbas.
• Iran's parliament speaker threatened military response if the US intensifies its naval blockade.
• Oil prices jumped over 2% after tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman.
• Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained reduced, with only five vessels in 24 hours.

Sep 01, 06:00 AM UTC — Sep 01, 12:00 PM UTC

Since the prior window, new reports include Trump's renewed threats, a reported US attack on Iran, a tanker strike in Hormuz, and the resignation of the US Army chief. Oil prices rose due to the tensions.

• Trump called Iran a 'failed state' and vowed to strike it hard.
• A tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz.
• A report said the US attacked Iran for the first time since late July.
• The US Army chief resigned amid a Pentagon crisis following a war with Iran.

Sep 01, 12:00 AM UTC — Sep 01, 06:00 AM UTC

Since the prior window, the conflict continued with new threats from Trump, a reported tanker strike in Hormuz, and Iran's condemnation of a US attack on Larak. The UAE intercepted an Iranian drone. Oil prices rose sharply.

• Trump threatened to attack Iran and strike back hard following reported exchanges of fire.
• Oil prices rose over 2.5%, with Brent climbing above $90 per barrel.
• A tanker was struck by three projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz.
• The UAE intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters.

Aug 31, 06:00 PM UTC — Sep 01, 12:00 AM UTC

Since the prior window, the conflict continued with new threats from Iran against Jordan and the UAE, a reported Israeli strike in south Lebanon, and oil prices jumping 3%.

• Trump pledged a response after Iran reportedly hit US bases in Jordan.
• Iran threatened retaliation against Jordan and the UAE.
• Oil prices jumped 3% as US and Iran renewed military strikes.
• One killed in an Israeli cluster bomb blast in south Lebanon, according to SANA.

Aug 31, 12:00 PM UTC — Aug 31, 06:00 PM UTC

Since the prior window, the conflict continued with new US strikes on Larak Island and Iranian missile attacks on a US base in Jordan. Trump announced a response and Iran gave mixed signals about de-escalation.

• Iran fired missiles at a US base in Jordan, according to reports.
• President Trump vowed to retaliate for Iranian attacks.
• A US attack on Iran's Larak Island reportedly killed two people.
• Iran said continuing war is not in its interest but also threatened tenfold retaliation.