US bombs Iranian ammo depot in Isfahan with bunker-busters

The United States has launched a heavy attack on a large ammunition depot in the Iranian city of Isfahan, according to the Wall Street Journal. The report says the US used 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs in the strike. President Donald Trump posted an uncaptioned video on Truth Social showing a chain of explosions lighting up the night sky, which was said to capture the attack. The US claims its forces have struck more than 10,000 Iranian military sites over the past month, while Israel’s military says it has hit over 3,000 Iran-related targets.

This escalation in US-Iran tensions risks disrupting global oil supplies, which could directly impact Nigeria. As a country dependent on imported refined fuel, any oil price spike would likely lead to higher fuel costs at Nigerian pumps, affecting transportation, food prices, and overall inflation. Nigerians, especially those in the diaspora in the Middle East, should also stay alert to potential safety concerns if the conflict expands.

The strike follows a pattern of increased military action in the region, with both the US and Israel intensifying operations against Iranian targets. While the US has signaled readiness to end the war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the immediate effect is heightened market uncertainty.

Nigerians should monitor global oil prices and official fuel price adjustments from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). Consider alternative transport options or budgeting for potential cost increases. The Central Bank of Nigeria may also intervene in forex markets to stabilize the naira.

Will you adjust your commute or absorb potential fuel price hikes as this conflict unfolds? How should the government prepare for supply shocks?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/31/war-us-pounds-irans-ammunition-depot/