Question
US Central Command conducts large-scale strikes on IRGC targets across Iran after renewed attacks on Hormuz shipping
Direct answer
Heightened Gulf conflict risk supported Brent crude futures (BRN00) and WTI (CL1), widened EM credit spreads (EMB) and pushed the US dollar higher versus EM FX including USDIRR.
Cite as: Market Ontology, “US Central Command conducts large-scale strikes on IRGC targets across Iran after renewed attacks on Hormuz shipping”, revision 1, evidence through 2026-08-03. https://marketontology.com/market-events/2026-08-03/us-central-command-conducts-large-scale-strikes-on-irgc-targets-across-iran-afte-c6193c
Heightened Gulf conflict risk supported Brent crude futures (BRN00) and WTI (CL1), widened EM credit spreads (EMB) and pushed the US dollar higher versus EM FX including USDIRR.
| Asset | Call | Base close | +1 day | +5 days | +20 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMB | Upagreed | 94.75 2026-08-03 | +0.50% | +0.09% | +0.02% |
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