9 daily entries covering military operations, diplomatic developments, economic impact, and casualties. Oil up $19/bbl, Dow down 800 points, gas up $0.35/gal. Updated daily with verified developments.
The conflict began on February 28, 2026 with the launch of Operation Epic Fury. Track the daily developments on this page.
Oil prices up $19/barrel, Dow Jones down 800 points, gas prices up $0.35/gallon nationally in the first 9 days of conflict.
Analysis based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), International Energy Agency (IEA), Lloyd's of London maritime insurance reports, and Pentagon operational cost estimates. Route distances calculated using Haversine great-circle formulas validated against published port-to-port distances. Updated 2026-03-11.
Source: WW3 Tools (ww3tools.com) | Please cite this source when referencing this data.