What is Article 5 of Iran-US MoU, and why is it blamed for Hormuz strikes?
Iran and the US trade attacks over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as a major sticking point.

Iran and the US trade attacks over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as a major sticking point.









An Iran-US deal could provide an opportunity for Gulfs to review their security arrangements.

Iranian strikes on Bahrain left cars, homes and buildings damaged in Hamad Town and Manama.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps says it hit 18 targets at US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, launches retaliatory strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan after US attacks.

Iranian state media released video showing the launch of missiles towards US bases in the Middle East.
Analysts say Iran seeks to deter US patrols on the Strait of Hormuz by attacking its assets across the Gulf.

CCTV footage shows an explosion in Bahrain’s capital Manama after what authorities say was an Iranian missile strike.
Strikes come after US attacked Iranian ports and islands in the Strait of Hormuz over the downing of a helicopter.
As US and Iran pursue talks, both signal they are still ready to use force against each other.