US-Iran war, then and now: How the landscape has changed since February

What happened: Iran says seven oil tankers have caught fire or sustained damage in and around the Strait of Hormuz, as the IRGC warns renewed US attacks could trigger a wider response. Key numbers: Seven oil tankers reported damaged or on fire. One-fifth of global oil and LNG supplies shipped through the strait before the war. US midterm elections on November 3. Why it matters: The strait and Gulf energy infrastructure have become central points of contention, a shift analysts say marks a significant change in scale and velocity of Iranian strikes. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

Iran says seven oil tankers have caught fire or sustained damage in and around the Strait of Hormuz, as the IRGC warns renewed US attacks could trigger a wider response.

The strait and Gulf energy infrastructure have become central points of contention, a shift analysts say marks a significant change in scale and velocity of Iranian strikes.