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Indexed dispatches.

Every military strike, maritime incident, declared closure, and diplomatic development we have catalogued, filterable by type and severity. Each entry links to the originating source outlet.

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  1. Jul 21, 2026, 11:38

    Diplomatic · low

    In photos: Iran, Iraq hold unmediated peace talks in Geneva in 1988

    Iran and Iraq began direct peace negotiations in Geneva in early September 1988, following Iran’s acceptance of UN Security Council Resolution 598 and the establishment of a ceasefire on August 20, 1988.

    IRNA · Tehran state media
  2. May 4, 2026, 06:00

    Diplomatic · low

    Prediction markets price normalization no earlier than September

    Kalshi traders are pricing roughly 70% probability that Strait of Hormuz commercial traffic does not return to peacetime baseline before September 1, with the implied reopening date drifting later as escalation continues.

    CNBC
  3. Apr 29, 2026, 00:00

    Diplomatic · low

    Analysis: when will Hormuz be safe for commercial shipping again?

    Maritime risk analysts surveyed by Al Jazeera estimate full normalization is unlikely before late summer, with insurance markets pricing a step-down only after a verifiable de-escalation by both sides.

    Al Jazeera

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