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Operation Sentinel II
International naval coalition led by USCENTCOM begins large-scale escort operations for oil tankers.
Hormuz Blockade
Iran announces partial restrictions on transit through the Strait of Hormuz, citing security concerns.
Direct Exchange
First recorded direct missile exchange between state actors, marking the end of the shadow war.
Maritime Escalation
Significant increase in proxy strikes on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Oman.
The transition from shadow war to direct military engagement involving Iran has fundamentally reshaped Middle Eastern security architectures and global energy markets. As traditional proxy warfare gives way to high-intensity kinetic exchanges, international powers are forced to recalibrate their strategic presence in the Persian Gulf.