Major incidents and blockades involving the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically vital waterways: What happened: Iran and Iraq targeted oil tankers from each other and third-party countries. Impact: Over 400 ships were attacked. The US Navy began escorting Kuwaiti oil tankers under Operation Earnest Will.

Israel and Iran both have little incentive to stop and no obvious route to outright victory. Much depends on President Trump.

Despite stunning early successes in Israel’s unprecedented strikes on Iran, a weekend of intensive bombardment and retaliation is raising questions about Israel’s exit strategy – how it can end this conflict with its ambitious goals achieved.