February 28 marked a significant escalation in relations between Israel and Iran, following a series of attacks on Iranian facilities. According to international news agencies, the strikes targeted military and critical infrastructure. Iran, in turn, reported retaliatory strikes on Israeli targets, as well as offensive actions against American facilities in the region.
International organizations and countries have called for de-escalation of the conflict. The UN Secretary-General expressed concern about the possibility of the conflict expanding, while the Security Council held emergency consultations. Russia condemned these attacks, while European Union countries expressed their concern and called for a peaceful resolution of the situation.
At the same time, security risks in the Strait of Hormuz have significantly increased. According to Reuters reports, Iranian military forces began warning vessels about a ban on passage, leading to disruptions in shipping and a temporary halt in some oil supplies. However, there has been no official confirmation of the strait's closure at the international level.
Below are maps that will help better understand the current military and geographical situation in this region.
