The situation changes suddenly! Multiple US military bases were attacked! Major changes for technology stocks?
The conflict between the United States and Iran escalates! According to the latest news, Iran stated that it has attacked many military facilities of the US military in the Middle East, including the US aircraft carrier logistics support center and refueling platform in Duqm Port, Oman, the US military's Al Udeid Air Force Base in Qatar, the US military's "Patriot" air defense system in Kuwait, and the communication system and radar station in Bahrain. Earlier, the U.S. military said it had struck about 140 Iranian military targets, completing its third strike against Iran this week.
According to the latest news, Iran stated that it has attacked many military facilities of the US military in the Middle East, including the US aircraft carrier logistics support center and refueling platform in Duqm Port, Oman, the US military's Al Udeid Air Force Base in Qatar, the US military's "Patriot" air defense system in Kuwait, and the communication system and radar station in Bahrain. Earlier, the U.S. military said it had struck about 140 Iranian military targets, completing its third strike against Iran this week. Market analysts pointed out that as the conflict between the United States and Iran breaks out again and Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, international oil prices may face a new round of upward pressure next week. This move may exacerbate global energy supply risks and reignite market concerns about inflation expectations, thereby suppressing the U.S. technology sector and putting pressure on valuations to adjust. Several US military bases were attacked According to CCTV News, on July 12, local time, the Public Relations Department of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement stating that in the third phase of its response to the US military’s actions, the Aerospace Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched an attack on the US military ship logistics support center and aircraft carrier fuel supply platform located in Duqm Port, Oman. The statement said the operation took the form of a large-scale raid. On the morning of the 12th, the Iranian military's public relations department issued a statement stating that in response to the US military's continued attacks on parts of southern Iran, the Iranian military dispatched attack drones earlier that day to launch attacks on the US military's "Patriot" air defense system, ammunition depots and radar stations in Kuwait. The statement said that in another round of drone operations, the Iranian military also launched attacks on the US military's communication systems and radar stations in Bahrain. On the same day, the Public Relations Department of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement stating that in response to the US military’s continued attacks on Iranian armed forces’ coastal bases, Iran struck a second “violating vessel” in the Strait of Hormuz and stopped its navigation. The statement said that in the second phase of retaliation, Iran used ballistic missiles to attack the US military's Al Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. The statement said the targets of the attack included the base's fighter maintenance support center and command and control center. The Public Relations Department of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said earlier in the day that the Revolutionary Guards attacked a U.S. air force base in Jordan and destroyed the base's command and control center and MQ-9 drone hangar. The statement also stated that if the United States continues to take military actions, Iran will respond "more severely". At around 7:30 a.m. local time on the 12th, an air defense siren sounded in Bahrain. This is the second round of air defense warnings sounded in Bahrain that day. Bahrain's Ministry of Interior issued a notice asking all people to remain calm and seek shelter in the nearest building as soon as possible. Recently, the United States and Iran have been arguing over issues such as the navigation of the Strait of Hormuz. In the early morning of the 12th local time, conflict broke out again in the Strait of Hormuz. Shortly after Iran announced that it would temporarily close the Strait of Hormuz due to vessel violations, the US military launched another attack on many places in southern Iran. The U.S. Central Command posted on social media on the 11th that the U.S. military completed its third strike against Iran this week that day. The US military has struck about 140 Iranian military targets, including missile and drone launch sites, naval equipment, ammunition storage facilities, communication networks and coastal surveillance sites. Earlier in the day, there was news from Iran that in addition to Qeshm Island in the south and Chabahar Port, many places in Khuzestan Province in southwestern Iran and Bushehr Province in the south were also attacked by the United States that day. Iran’s Speaker’s Latest Statement On the 12th local time, Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf posted on social media that the era of unilateral agreements is over. He said that Iran had previously required relevant parties to fulfill their commitments and obligations, otherwise they would pay a price, and "now we should face reality." Qalibaf also attached part of the fifth article of the 14 previous memorandums of understanding. According to its published content, the article emphasizes that navigation in the Strait of Hormuz will be restored on the premise of complying with "Iran's arrangements." According to Xinhua News Agency, Iran began launching a series of strikes against U.S. targets in the Middle East on the 12th. Many countries in the Middle East activated their air defense systems and sounded air defense sirens.
The UAE Ministry of Defense posted on social media that day that the country's air defense forces were intercepting missiles and drones. Qatar's Ministry of Interior issued a security alert on the 12th, saying that security threats had escalated. Continuous explosions followed in the capital Doha. Earlier, Bahrain's Interior Ministry said it had sounded an air defense alert. According to media reports, Jordan has activated its air defense system. According to Iran News TV, the series of strikes launched by Iran were designed to respond to the US military’s attack on Iran earlier that day. According to CCTV news, on the 12th local time, an Iranian military spokesperson stated that the United States should abide by the relevant terms of the memorandum of understanding. He said that the United States' intervention in trying to open an "illegal shipping lane" in the Strait of Hormuz has exacerbated regional insecurity. The Iranian armed forces will safeguard the relevant rights and interests of the Iranian people in the Strait of Hormuz. The spokesman also said that the target list of the Iranian armed forces is being continuously updated. It is worth noting that the weekend conflict between the United States and Iran once again triggered a rise in oil prices. As of press time, the New York crude oil black market and the Brent crude oil black market both rose by more than 2.50%, which had previously risen by more than 3%. The Federal Reserve's semi-annual "Monetary Policy Report" released on July 10 pointed out that current inflation is still at a high level. The main incentives include conflicts in the Middle East pushing up energy prices, tariffs raising the cost of consumer goods, and data center construction boosting demand for semiconductors and other components. On July 8, the minutes of the June monetary policy meeting released by the U.S. Federal Reserve showed that Fed officials still have clear differences on the trend of U.S. inflation and the direction of future monetary policy. The minutes of the meeting showed that Fed officials attending the meeting generally noticed that inflation had risen further and was still well above the long-term goal of 2%, but there were differences in judgments about the trend of inflation. Multiple officials said rising price pressures have become more widespread, with many goods and services experiencing significant price increases. Other officials believe that the slowdown in price increases for housing-related services is likely to lead to a gradual easing of inflationary pressures. (
The UAE Ministry of Defense posted on social media that day that the country's air defense forces were intercepting missiles and drones. Qatar's Ministry of Interior issued a security alert on the 12th, saying that security threats had escalated. Continuous explosions followed in the capital Doha. Earlier, Bahrain's Interior Ministry said it had sounded an air defense alert. According to media reports, Jordan has activated its air defense system. According to Iran News TV, the series of strikes launched by Iran were designed to respond to the US military’s attack on Iran earlier that day. According to CCTV news, on the 12th local time, an Iranian military spokesperson stated that the United States should abide by the relevant terms of the memorandum of understanding. He said that the United States' intervention in trying to open an "illegal shipping lane" in the Strait of Hormuz has exacerbated regional insecurity. The Iranian armed forces will safeguard the relevant rights and interests of the Iranian people in the Strait of Hormuz. The spokesman also said that the target list of the Iranian armed forces is being continuously updated. It is worth noting that the weekend conflict between the United States and Iran once again triggered a rise in oil prices. As of press time, the New York crude oil black market and the Brent crude oil black market both rose by more than 2.50%, which had previously risen by more than 3%. The Federal Reserve's semi-annual "Monetary Policy Report" released on July 10 pointed out that current inflation is still at a high level. The main incentives include conflicts in the Middle East pushing up energy prices, tariffs raising the cost of consumer goods, and data center construction boosting demand for semiconductors and other components. On July 8, the minutes of the June monetary policy meeting released by the U.S. Federal Reserve showed that Fed officials still have clear differences on the trend of U.S. inflation and the direction of future monetary policy. The minutes of the meeting showed that Fed officials attending the meeting generally noticed that inflation had risen further and was still well above the long-term goal of 2%, but there were differences in judgments about the trend of inflation. Multiple officials said rising price pressures have become more widespread, with many goods and services experiencing significant price increases. Other officials believe that the slowdown in price increases for housing-related services is likely to lead to a gradual easing of inflationary pressures. (