Iran War Week 1 Recap: Everything That Happened
Seven days that shook global markets. From the initial US-Israeli strikes on February 28 to Hormuz closure, 170+ trapped vessels, Brent crude up 13%, S&P 500 down 4.2%, major carrier suspensions, and 15+ countries impacted. Complete day-by-day breakdown with verified facts and analysis.
Data Sources & Methodology
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.