The US military has carried out strikes on Iranian military positions for the 13th consecutive night, according to FX Street. These actions target facilities linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
As reported by The Guardian, the US Central Command stated the objective of these strikes is to hold Iran accountable and reduce threats posed by the IRGC to commercial shipping in the region. This sustained military campaign highlights escalating tensions between the US and Iran.
For Japanese investors and traders, continued instability in the Middle East could impact global energy markets and currency volatility, factors closely watched in FX and equities trading.