US strikes Iranian bridges as conflict threatens global oil supply routes
US military strikes in southern Iran have hit five bridges, power facilities and a train station, killing at least two people and injuring four, according to Iran's Fars news agency. This marks the sixth consecutive night of US strikes, with Iranian retaliation targeting US bases including one in Syria.
President Donald Trump threatened attacks on Iran's civilian infrastructure unless a deal is reached, stating the US would "knock out all their power plants...all their bridges." Iran's Armed Forces spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari warned the Strait of Hormuz cannot return to pre-war status.
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has offered a $10 million reward for killing President Trump, citing his "audacious and offensive statements" against commanders. The US Central Command claims precision strikes hit military targets including coastal surveillance and air defense sites.
This escalation in the Strait of Hormuz—through which 20% of global oil passes—comes as Nigeria faces ongoing fuel supply challenges. Premium Times notes that while Nigerians seek cheaper petrol, renewed conflict in the strategic waterway won't ease domestic fuel pressures.
Monitor global oil prices and prepare for potential supply chain disruptions affecting imported fuel costs. No direct impact on local Nigerian fuel availability yet reported.