Key Points
- The US and Israel struck Iranian nuclear facilities on February 28, 2026.
- Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, affecting 2,000 ships.
- A ceasefire was reached on April 8 via Pakistan after 39 days.
- Naval clashes in the strait continue despite the ceasefire.
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February 28, 2026 start date39 days of conflictApril 8 ceasefire date2,000 ships waited in the strait
The conflict that began with a joint US and Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities on February 28, 2026, turned into a global crisis with Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices. Approximately 2,000 ships were forced to wait in the strait.
After 39 days of war, a ceasefire was signed on April 8 through Pakistan's mediation. However, despite the truce, naval clashes continue in the Strait of Hormuz between the parties.
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- How did the conflict start?
- On February 28, 2026, the US and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.
- How did Iran respond?
- Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices rose, and approximately 2,000 ships were stuck in the strait.
- How was the ceasefire achieved?
- After 39 days of war, the parties signed a ceasefire on April 8 through Pakistan's mediation.
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