US Destroys Karaj Bridge, Iran Strikes Israel; Physical Brent Breaches $140 Amid Hormuz Blockade
US forces executed a double-tap strike on the B1 bridge in Karaj, prompting Iranian hypersonic ballistic missile retaliation against Petah Tikva, Israel [S93, S129].
Executive Summary
The US-Iran conflict escalated sharply with US bombers destroying Tehran's B1 bridge and Iran launching hypersonic ballistic missiles at central Israel. The UAE intercepted 45 projectiles while officially denying Iranian claims of a strike on a Dubai Oracle data center. Global physical oil prices spiked above $140 per barrel as Russia and China blocked a UN resolution to forcibly reopen the Strait of Hormuz, signaling prolonged supply chain disruptions for Gulf markets.
Infrastructure & Logistics
24-Hour AI Outlook
Expect immediate IRGC retaliatory strikes against UAE infrastructure following the confirmed Iranian shootdown of a UAE Wing Loong II drone over Shiraz [S147, S148]. US forces will likely execute follow-on strikes against Iranian coastal missile batteries to force open the Strait of Hormuz, while physical oil prices will maintain extreme volatility as the UN diplomatic route fails.