7 Days of Escalation, Oil Crisis and Global Impact

Iran vs Israel US War, Middle East Crisis: Middle East tension has now taken the form of a major war. America and Israel One week has passed since the joint attacks on Iran by Iran and during this time the situation has been continuously worsening. The military action that started on February 28 has now turned into a regional conflict, in which many countries and organizations have become directly or indirectly involved.

America and Israel had launched large-scale air strikes to weaken Iran’s military and political power. America carried out this operation Epic Fury And Israel named it Roaring Lion. The main targets of the attacks were Iran’s nuclear bases, missile launch sites and top leadership. Many senior military officers including Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei were killed in these attacks. After these attacks, Iran also started retaliating and targeted American bases in Israel and Gulf countries with missiles and drones. Within no time this conflict spread throughout the Middle East.

How the war escalated: the story of 7 days

Day 1: America-Israel’s big attack

The conflict began on February 28, when the US and Israel launched simultaneous air and missile attacks on several Iranian targets. More than 100 aircraft took part in this operation. Ali Khamenei died in an attack. At the same time, 165 girl students died in the attack on a school in Minab. In response, Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Israel and US military bases in the Gulf region.

Day 2: Naval attack and counter action

• America targeted Iran’s navy and sank several warships. The headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was also attacked.
• In response, six soldiers were killed in an Iranian drone attack on a US military base in Kuwait. Nine people died due to a missile falling in the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh.

Day 3: New fronts open in the war

• Iran-backed organization Hezbollah fired missiles at Israel, in response to which Israel heavily bombed Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.
• Iran targeted oil infrastructure in the Gulf region and attacked Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery.

Day 4: Strait of Hormuz closure

• Israel attacked the building in Tehran where the election of the new leader was about to take place. Along with this, an Iranian warship was also targeted in Bushehr.
• Iran attacked Israel with missiles, injuring 7 people.
• PM Modi spoke to the leaders of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, UAE, Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar and condemned the attack by Iran.
• America carried out more major attacks on Iran with B-2 bombers. In response, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil routes, causing a major impact on global oil supplies.
• Iran also targeted the US embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
• US President Donald Trump refused to negotiate with Iran. He said that it is too late now. America temporarily closed its embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
• China condemned the attacks on Iran. He appealed to Israel and America to immediately stop military action.

Day 5: The war reaches the Indian Ocean

• A US submarine sank the Iranian warship IRIS Dena with a torpedo in the Indian Ocean, killing 87 sailors.
• This incident happened near India’s maritime zone, which increased security concerns in South Asia as well.
• Iran said that if the Iranian mission in Lebanon is attacked, it will attack the American embassy in every country. He gave this threat after Israel’s warning, in which Iranian representatives present in Lebanon were asked to leave the country within 24 hours.
• Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed that it attacked the US military base in Dubai and killed more than 100 US Marines. However, this could not be confirmed.
• A ship was attacked near Oman. This attack was carried out in the Strait of Hormuz.
• China announced sending a special envoy to the Middle East.

Day 6: First air-to-air battle

• Israeli F-35 fighter jet shot down an Iranian Su-35 over Tehran, in response to which Iran attacked an American oil tanker.
• Iran said that it targeted Israeli and American targets with hypersonic missiles and drones under Operation True Promise‑4. Many radar systems were destroyed in these attacks and some missiles fell near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport. Meanwhile, air raid sirens started sounding in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and several explosions were heard.
• US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that a US submarine sank the Iranian warship IRIS Dena with torpedoes near Sri Lanka. About 87 sailors died in this attack, while 32 were rescued by the Sri Lanka Navy and taken to the hospital.
• According to the government agency of Iran, more than 1200 people have died in this war so far.
• Israel’s Finance Ministry has warned the government that if the war situation continues, the country may suffer a loss of about 3 billion dollars every week.
• Following increased regional tensions due to US and Israeli attacks on Iran, France allowed the temporary deployment of US aircraft at some of its military bases in the Middle East.

Day 7: Continuous missile attacks

• The attacks continued even on the seventh day. Israel carried out massive bombings in Tehran and Lebanon.
• Iran also carried out drone and missile attacks in the ‘heart’ of Tel Aviv.
• More than 2100 people have died so far in Iran, while many people have also died in Lebanon and Israel.

What was the impact of the Iran-Israel war on the world?

• Impact on flights: This war has also affected global air traffic. According to reports, more than 11,000 flights have been canceled as many Gulf countries closed their airspace.
• Oil market turmoil: Nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply has been affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Crude oil prices have increased by more than 10%.

What will be the impact of Middle East Crisis on India?

• Oil and gas prices may increase.
• Many sailors and ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz
• Historic fall in the value of rupee against dollar
• stock market decline
• Many Indians stranded in Gulf countries
• US President Donald Trump has given India a 30-day exemption to buy oil from Russia. Apart from this, America has announced to provide naval security for the security of oil tankers.

current state of war

• In a week this conflict has affected about 14 countries.
• The US Army claims that Iran’s missile and drone attacks have decreased in recent days. Israel says that it has destroyed 80% of Iran’s air defense capability.
• However, Iran is still continuing the struggle and is attacking through low-cost drones, especially kamikaze drones like Shahed-136. Iran’s strategy is clear – to prolong the war, embroil Israel on multiple fronts and increase economic costs by putting pressure on global oil supplies.