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20 May 2026
3 events recorded (0 confirmed), and 1 statement counted apart.
20 May 2026 in brief
Lebanon's health ministry said Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon killed 19 people, including three children and three women, and destroyed a primary healthcare centre in al-Maashouq, Tyre district. [1] The IRGC said 26 vessels transited Hormuz in 24 hours in coordination with its navy, and Iran's new Persian Gulf Strait Authority said transit without its authorisation would be illegal. [1] Shipping data showed two Chinese supertankers leaving Hormuz with about 4 million barrels of crude after more than two months in the Gulf, Al Jazeera and Reuters reported. [1] Iran's army spokesman said Iran would open new fronts if the US attacked again.
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Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said, via ISNA, that Iran would "open new fronts" and use new equipment and methods if the US attacked again; Foreign Minister Araghchi said a return to war "will feature many more surprises".
Islamic Republic of Iran Army
20 May · to a foreign audience
Reported by Al Jazeera
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Brent crude, per barrel
+54% on the average of the 30 days before the war ($70.95).
20 May · US Energy Information Administration
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Islamic Republic of Iran Army: Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said, via ISNA, that Iran would "open new fronts" and use new equipment and methods if the US attacked again; Foreign Minister Araghchi said a return to war "will feature many more surprises".