00:01On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury, targeting military and government sites across Iran.
00:12In a decisive strike, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was assassinated at his compound.
00:18Tragically, a girls' school in Minab was also hit, resulting in the deaths of approximately 180 students.
00:25In retaliation, Iran fired ballistic missiles toward Israel.
00:33By March 3, 2026, the conflict had escalated to involve nine countries.
00:40The historic Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, suffered damage during the hostilities.
00:48Iran's only operational submarine was sunk, marking the first submarine sinking since the Falklands War.
00:56Meanwhile, Israel authorized a ground invasion of Lebanon, intensifying the regional conflict.
01:04As April began, reports indicated that the U.S. military campaign in Iran, initiated under President Trump, was winding down.
01:15Trump planned to address the nation regarding the de-escalation of the conflict amid rising international tensions.
01:22The economic impacts of the war were particularly felt in the global oil markets, raising concerns worldwide.
01:33On April 13, 2026, cease-fire negotiations between the U.S. and Iran collapsed in Islamabad.
01:41The deadlock centered on Iran's nuclear weapons stockpile and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
01:48Following the failed talks, the Trump administration announced a naval blockade effective the following Monday.
01:54J.D. Vance led the peace mission, demanding Iran abandon its nuclear ambitions.
02:02By May 19, 2026, President Trump threatened military strikes against Iran, but then pulled back later that same day.
02:12Reports indicated that leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE urged Trump to refrain from a military attack.
02:20This sudden shift highlighted the delicate balance of power and ongoing tensions in the region.
02:29On June 16, 2026, President Trump announced that the U.S.-Iran peace deal was all signed as he arrived at
02:39the G7 summit in Evian-le-Bain, France.
02:42He stated that the Strait of Hormuz would be completely open from Friday, with partial openings already in effect.
02:49A signing ceremony was planned for Friday in Geneva, signaling a potential turning point in the conflict.
02:59As July 30, 2026 approached, the U.S.-Iran war widened, with Saudi Arabia and Egypt drawn into the conflict.
03:08Following a five-day pause, the United States and Saudi Arabia struck Iran-backed militias in Iraq.
03:15These strikes were a response to Iran firing ballistic missiles at U.S. military installations on Jordanian bases, escalating the
03:23violence further.
03:26By September 18, 2026, Europe faced a looming winter energy crunch due to war-driven gas prices.
03:35Gas storage sites in Germany were only 56% full, the lowest level in at least 15 years.
03:41Soaring natural gas prices during the conflict exacerbated the situation, deepening market backwardation and raising concerns about energy security.
