Energy strikes & Gulf basing — Oil $111+/South Pars crippled/Habshan/Al-Zour/Bahrain/B1(13 dead)/Pasteur/bridges/Kharg military/jet fuel spikes [climaxing]
Key Questions
What energy sites did Iran strike in the Gulf?
Iran hit UAE's Habshan and Al-Zour, Bahrain, Exxon, Chevron, South Pars, and Asaluyeh (50-85% crippled). Bushehr had a near-miss per IAEA.
What infrastructure strikes occurred in Iran?
US/Israel targeted refineries, Aramco, B1 Karaj bridge (13 dead), Pasteur Institute, and power sites causing blackouts. Trump threatened further power strikes.
How did US respond to Iranian energy attacks?
US struck over 50 Kharg military targets and weapons in bunkers. 13 bases now uninhabitable.
What are the current oil prices?
WTI at $114+, Brent $112+ due to shortages per Goldman. Jet fuel spikes followed global disruptions.
How has the conflict affected Gulf bridges?
Iran targeted eight Gulf bridges after its B1 bridge was destroyed by US strikes, killing 13. Footage shows the split bridge.
What impacts occurred in Tehran?
Power cuts hit Tehran as strikes targeted energy sites. Isfahan University was hit again.
Why are Trump's infrastructure strikes controversial?
They risk hardening Iran's war posture by focusing on key assets like bridges and power. Critics call Trump 'delusional' on regime change.
What global market effects are seen?
Indian shares opened lower; Asian LNG markets face exposure. Oil spikes after Trump's vow to hit Iran 'extremely hard'.
Iran hits UAE Habshan/Al-Zour/Bahrain/Exxon/Chevron/South Pars/Asaluyeh (50-85% crippled); Bushehr near-miss IAEA; blackouts; B1 Karaj 13 dead; US/Israel refineries/Aramco; Trump power threats/US Kharg military strikes (50+); 13 bases uninhabitable; Kharg surge/oil $111 WTI/$112+ Brent shortages; jet fuel spikes; SeaLead cuts.