Three U.S. officials said recent strikes were intended to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and to degrade Iranian military capabilities the U.S. seeks to neutralize before mounting more complex operations. Officials added the strikes have widened Trump’s military options. The U.S. military said its latest airstrike targeted Iranian air-defense systems, coastal radar sites, missile and drone bases, small boats and other maritime assets. One U.S. official described the strikes as “shaping

科創50指數探底回升翻紅，此前一度跌逾4%。

Sterling rallied after the FT reported Andy Burnham will appoint Shabana Mahmood as chancellor. The Bloomberg pound index jumped as much as 1% on Wednesday to its strongest level since July 2, 2025, and held near that level in Asian trade. The move reflects investor relief as markets await Burnham’s expected confirmation of the appointment when he takes office next Monday. Energy secretary Ed Miliband had been considered for the role; a Bloomberg Markets real-time poll shows Miliband is viewed as the least market-friendly candidate.