The United States has continued its military operations against Iran, marking the 11th consecutive night of airstrikes. According to U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, the financial burden of the ongoing conflict has now reached $37.5 billion. The sustained bombing campaign reflects a prolonged military engagement, as the U.S. aims to reduce Iran’s capacity to threaten commercial shipping in the region. In response, Iran has continued its retaliatory measures against U.S. and allied assets. The escalation of hostilities raises concerns about potential further developments, including Iran’s possible move toward a full airspace closure.
Key Takeaways
The continuation of U.S. airstrikes suggests an increasingly entrenched conflict with Iran.
Markets appear to interpret the rising war costs and sustained military action as consistent with scenarios that could lead to Iran closing its airspace.
Current market pricing for a full Iranian airspace closure by July 31 is at 29% YES, reflecting heightened military tensions.
