US Strikes Iran: Night Seven

The United States has launched a seventh straight night of air strikes against Iran, saying the campaign is designed to erode the Iranian armed forces’ ability to threaten regional shipping. Tehran reported a series of explosions near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil flow. US Central Command confirmed the operations, noting they are targeting command‑and‑control sites, missile depots and naval assets. The escalation follows a pattern of tit‑for‑tat attacks that began after a series of Iranian‑backed drone and missile assaults on US‑linked facilities in the Middle East. Both sides warn the conflict could widen, putting commercial vessels at risk.

Businesses and investors should watch for possible disruptions to oil shipments and shipping insurance premiums, as heightened tension could spike freight costs.

The ongoing US‑Iran clash threatens to destabilise one of the world’s most crucial oil corridors. Any sustained disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could push crude prices higher, strain global supply chains and force nations to reconsider naval deployments, amplifying geopolitical risk across Europe, Asia and the Americas and the Middle East.