Topic 072 · Answers

US-Israel War on Iran and the Hormuz Crisis

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

Question 1Answer C
On which date did the US and Israel begin striking Iran?
- 28 January 2026
- 28 March 2026
- Correct answer: 28 February 2026
- 28 February 2025
Core Trigger: The US and Israel began striking Iran on 28 February 2026 after Oman-mediated talks collapsed; Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 072, point 1
Question 2Answer A
Which of the statements is/are correct? 1. The US-Iran memorandum of understanding had 14 points. 2. It opened a 90-day negotiating period.
- Correct answer: Only 1
- Only 2
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither
MoU: A 14-point US-Iran memorandum of understanding was signed on 17 June 2026, opening a 60-day negotiating period.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 072, point 2
Question 3Answer D
On which date did Trump declare the MoU 'over'?
- 28 June 2026
- 28 July 2026
- 17 June 2026
- Correct answer: 8 July 2026
Current Head: US President Donald Trump declared the MoU 'over' on 8 July 2026 after attacks on shipping resumed.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 072, point 3
Question 4Answer C
The Strait of Hormuz links which two water bodies?
- Mediterranean and Red Sea
- Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
- Correct answer: Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
- Black Sea and Aegean Sea
Key Term: The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, between Iran and Oman.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 072, point 4
Question 5Answer B
How many conditions must the US meet before Iran reopens the Strait?
- Five
- Correct answer: Seven
- Three
- Ten
Data: As of late October 2026, Iran keeps the Strait closed until the US meets seven conditions drawn from the June MoU.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 072, point 5
Question 6Answer D
Which country mediated earlier, before Qatar began relaying messages?
- Turkey
- Kuwait
- Egypt
- Correct answer: Oman
Stakeholders: Oman mediated earlier; Qatar now relays messages. The JCPOA (2015) was signed by Iran and the P5+1.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 072, point 6
Question 7Answer B
Where does the UN Security Council sit?
- Geneva
- Correct answer: New York
- The Hague
- Vienna
Headquarters: The UN Security Council, which handles snapback sanctions, sits at UN Headquarters, New York.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 072, point 8
Question 8Answer C
In which year was the United Nations founded?
- 1941
- 1948
- Correct answer: 1945
- 1919
Founded: The United Nations was founded in 1945 when its Charter came into force.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 072, point 9
Question 9Answer C
Nicaragua v. USA (ICJ, 1986) held that self-defence requires what?
- Consent of a regional body
- Prior notice to the UN
- Correct answer: An armed attack
- Security Council approval
Landmark: Nicaragua v. USA (ICJ, 1986) held that self-defence requires an armed attack.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 072, point 10
Question 10Answer D
Which of the statements is/are correct? 1. UN Charter Article 2(4) bars the use of force. 2. Article 51 preserves self-defence against an armed attack.
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Neither
- Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
Articles: UN Charter Article 2(4) bars the use of force; Article 51 preserves the right of self-defence against an armed attack.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 072, point 11

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On which date did the US and Israel begin striking Iran?

Which of the statements is/are correct? 1. The US-Iran memorandum of understanding had 14 points. 2. It opened a 90-day negotiating period.

On which date did Trump declare the MoU 'over'?

The Strait of Hormuz links which two water bodies?

How many conditions must the US meet before Iran reopens the Strait?

Which country mediated earlier, before Qatar began relaying messages?

Where does the UN Security Council sit?

In which year was the United Nations founded?

Nicaragua v. USA (ICJ, 1986) held that self-defence requires what?

Which of the statements is/are correct? 1. UN Charter Article 2(4) bars the use of force. 2. Article 51 preserves self-defence against an armed attack.