The United States has expanded its airstrike operations against Iran, targeting critical infrastructure such as bridges and energy sites in a bid to pressure Tehran. This escalation follows President Donald Trump's threats to strike Iranian infrastructure to alleviate Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz.
On Friday, airstrikes hit several bridges in Iran's Hormozgan province, reportedly resulting in at least seven fatalities. The strikes aimed to sever transportation links to Bandar Abbas, Iran's main port, thereby disrupting the movement of goods and military supplies within the country.
The Iranian government has reported that the recent U.S. attacks have led to significant casualties, with dozens killed and hundreds injured since the airstrikes began. In a statement, Iran's Health Ministry indicated that the strikes had resulted in at least 38 deaths and over 400 injuries.
In addition to the bridge strikes, U.S. forces have also targeted power infrastructure, with Iranian officials acknowledging damage to their energy facilities. The Iranian Energy Ministry urged residents in southern provinces to conserve electricity due to the ongoing attacks.
One notable strike resulted in the collapse of a tower at Chabahar port, a key trade route for Afghanistan. This port had been under Iranian management with support from India and has been a repeated target of U.S. operations.
In retaliation, Iran has launched missile attacks on U.S.-allied nations in the Middle East, including Qatar and Kuwait, causing damage to vital infrastructure such as a desalination plant in Kuwait. The escalating conflict has raised concerns about regional stability, particularly given the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of the world's oil supply is transported.
The situation remains tense as both nations continue to exchange strikes, with the potential for further escalation looming.
Reported by HarborBeat based on WMAR-2 News (source).
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