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Iran

Islamic Republic of Iran

STATE AGGRESSOR IR

State actor pursuing nuclear program, funding proxy networks, and conducting retaliatory missile/drone strikes.

Activity Score 78/100

Response History

Subject of US-Israeli military operations that have disrupted regional energy markets and boosted US producer revenues.

Oct 30, 2026 06:59 PM CT

Finalized an updated military plan to respond to any new attack.

Oct 30, 2026 05:59 PM CT

IRGC Navy claimed explosions on three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz; indicated willingness to continue negotiations per US statements.

Oct 30, 2026 05:29 PM CT

Warned Europe that war and terror come at a price and that it is now Europe's turn to pay.

Oct 30, 2026 05:29 PM CT

IRGC Navy captured a US drone over Qeshm Island.

Oct 30, 2026 04:59 PM CT

IRGC stated that the tanker caught fire after defying Iranian warnings, implying responsibility for the incident lies with the vessel's operators.

Oct 30, 2026 04:59 PM CT

Referenced in context of war and Strait of Hormuz disruption impacting G20 cohesion.

Oct 30, 2026 04:30 PM CT

Held the US and Israel responsible for the disruption of maritime security.

Oct 30, 2026 03:30 PM CT

Reportedly launched a cruise missile targeting the USS Abraham Lincoln.

Oct 30, 2026 03:30 PM CT

Reported destruction of US drone and tanker incidents.

Oct 30, 2026 03:29 PM CT

IRGC conducted a strike against a team linked to foreign intelligence services.

Oct 30, 2026 03:29 PM CT

Participating in mediation efforts with the US, viewed cautiously by regional actors.

Oct 30, 2026 03:00 PM CT

Subject of mediation efforts with the United States.

Oct 30, 2026 03:00 PM CT

Hosted Pakistani mediation efforts and engaged in de-escalation talks with the US.

Oct 30, 2026 03:00 PM CT

IRGC stated that three tankers exploded due to using unauthorized routes, implying responsibility or at least asserting control over navigation protocols in the strait.

Oct 30, 2026 02:59 PM CT

Halted three oil tankers for using unauthorized routes in the Strait of Hormuz.

Oct 30, 2026 02:29 PM CT

Party to mediation efforts with the US

Oct 30, 2026 02:00 PM CT

Wielding threat of war as a bargaining chip while seeking talks.

Oct 30, 2026 01:59 PM CT

Hosted a high-level Pakistani delegation and is a party to the proposed talks.

Oct 30, 2026 01:59 PM CT

Attributed to the attack via the use of limpet mines and small boat tactics consistent with IRGC operations.

Oct 30, 2026 01:59 PM CT