The United States has expanded its military campaign against Iran, targeting the southern port city of Bushehr, home to the country’s only operational nuclear power plant.
The strikes, reported overnight, mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran, moving beyond conventional military targets to critical energy infrastructure.
This development follows a second consecutive day of US airstrikes on Monday, during which Tehran responded by striking American assets in allied Gulf states.
The collapse of the June ceasefire has drawn Jordan and Bahrain deeper into the conflict, with Iran launching a fresh wave of missiles over the weekend.
The targeting of Bushehr introduces new variables regarding regional stability and potential disruptions to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Markets are likely to react to the heightened risk premium associated with direct attacks on nuclear facilities.