Iranian Media Reports Hostile Attacks on Airport and Bridges
Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Iranian state media reported that U.S. military forces carried out attacks on an Iranian airport and two bridges in the south of the country.
- The state broadcaster Irib stated that three explosions were heard near the Iranshahr airport, with at least one U.S. projectile hitting the site.
- Reports also indicated airstrikes on bridges near Kohourestan and over the Shor River in Bandar Khamir, with no immediate information on casualties.
Iranian state media reported Thursday evening that U.S. military forces conducted airstrikes targeting an airport and two bridges in southern Iran. The state television channel Irib announced that three explosions were heard in the vicinity of the Iranshahr airport, located in the country's southeast. According to Irib's statement on the messaging service Telegram, at least one "hostile American projectile" struck the airport.
Further reports detailed airstrikes on a bridge near the village of Kohourestan and another bridge crossing the Shor River in the coastal area of Bandar Khamir. These locations are situated in a region of strategic importance near the Strait of Hormuz. As of the reports, there was no immediate information available regarding any potential injuries or damage caused by the attacks.
The U.S. military's Central Command (Centcom) confirmed earlier that it had initiated a wave of attacks against Iranian targets for the sixth consecutive day. Centcom stated that the purpose of these ongoing strikes is to weaken Iran's military capabilities. The Danish news agency Ritzau reported these developments.
Three explosions could be heard around the airport, and at least one hostile American projectile has hit the airport in Iranshahr.
Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.