Iranian authorities have accused the United States of launching an attack on the perimeter of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing military confrontation between the two nations.
The incident, reported on Thursday, follows a series of US airstrikes that have targeted Iranian military infrastructure over the past 48 hours.
The strike near the nuclear facility intensifies fears of broader regional instability.
Markets are likely to react to the heightened geopolitical risk, particularly regarding energy security and shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude and other energy commodities may see upward pressure as traders price in the potential for supply disruptions.
This development comes amid a wider campaign of US military action against Iran.