The US Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out a series of military strikes targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) within Iran early on Wednesday, according to reports from FX Street and CNBC.
The operation marks a significant escalation in US-Iran tensions, focusing on key IRGC positions inside Iranian territory. Both sources confirmed the completion of these strikes without providing additional details on the scale or aftermath.
For Japanese investors, developments in Middle Eastern geopolitical risks often influence global energy markets and currency volatility, factors closely monitored in Japan's financial sector.