Iran conflict: 10 common terms and their definitions

Nearly two months into the US-Israel war against Iran, thousands have died, and energy flows have been severely disrupted, particularly at the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route for global oil supplies. Key terms shaping the conflict include “Hormuz,” the strategically vital strait; “Shahed,” Iran’s loitering munitions targeting Israel; and “Tomahawk,” the precision cruise missile used by the US. The Bab al-Mandeb Strait is also under threat, as the Houthis have vowed to disrupt this essential trade route.

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