Iran is reportedly preparing to mine the Strait of Hormuz, a move that would spike global oil prices and give a significant boost to the Russian economy and its war machine in Ukraine. Reuters reported on July 1 that Iran loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month,

Israel persists in its war efforts in Gaza amid a 12-day conflict with Iran, following an 11-week aid blockade. The Israeli and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) reports that over an estimated 600 men, women, and children waiting for food at their aid distribution sites have been killed, according to the Gaza Strip's Ministry of Health.

The deal did not commit Moscow to helping Iran militarily as Putin faces the possibility of losing another Middle East ally.