Iran has warned it will retaliate proportionally to any US attack on its infrastructure, following recent threats by US President Donald Trump. According to FX Street, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran would respond in kind to any damage inflicted on its critical facilities.
Earlier, the Guardian reported that President Trump threatened to bomb one bridge or power plant for every ship targeted in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This escalation highlights growing geopolitical tensions in the region, where vital oil shipping lanes intersect.
For Japanese markets, any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could impact energy supply chains and increase volatility across FX and equities, given Japan’s reliance on Middle Eastern oil imports.