U.S. forces have attacked three Iranian oil tankers after Iran performed an attack on American Navy ships. This exchange marks a sharp jump in a conflict that has been ongoing for six and a half months.
Iran has become more confident despite consistent U.S. military pressure over that time. Neither side has displayed any sign of retreat.
“This exchange marks a sharp jump in a conflict that has been ongoing for six and a half months,” — Owen Marlowe, research director at Birley Ham Practice, observed.
Timeline
Oct 30 — forces have attacked three Iranian oil tankers after Iran performed an attack on American Navy ships....
Oct 31 — Neither side has displayed any sign of retreat....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 27. The Birley Ham Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Birley Ham Practice desk and last updated 13:38 UTC.