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Three killed, several injured after US strikes target civilian infrastructure in Iran
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Three killed, several injured after US strikes target civilian infrastructure in Iran

From Times of Oman · () English

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  • Three people were killed and several injured in U.S. strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran's Hormozgan province.
  • The strikes, which hit bridges and a railway junction, mark the sixth consecutive night of U.S. operations against Iran.
  • U.S. Central Command stated the strikes aim to degrade Iran's military capabilities amid rising hostilities.

Three individuals lost their lives and several others sustained injuries following U.S. strikes that targeted civilian infrastructure in Iran's Hormozgan province. The attacks occurred amid escalating tensions between the two nations, reportedly following the collapse of a 14-point memorandum of understanding.

With great regret, one of our compatriots has also achieved the highest degree of martyrdom in this attack.

— Hormozgan University of Medical SciencesThe university's Public Relations Department confirmed casualties from a strike in Bandar Abbas.

According to Iran's state media outlet, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), multiple locations were hit, including two bridges near the village of Kohourestan and the Shor River in Bandar Khamir County. A strike on the Tappe Allah Akbar neighborhood of Bandar Abbas resulted in one death and eight injuries. Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences reported that seven injured individuals suffered blast-related injuries, while one sustained fractures.

Further strikes impacted the Bandar Abbas railway junction station, injuring two people. This station is a key connection point for rail lines linking to Shahid Rajaee Port. The Hormozgan Governorate confirmed that bridges in Khamir County were also hit, resulting in two deaths and four injuries. These actions represent the sixth consecutive night of U.S. operations against Iran.

At 2 p.m. ET today, U.S. forces began conducting a new wave of strikes against Iran for the sixth consecutive night to further degrade Iranian military capabilities.

— U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)CENTCOM announced the continuation of military operations against Iran on X.

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the strikes were intended to further degrade Iran's military capabilities, asserting that Tehran poses a threat to commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. This justification comes after U.S. President Donald Trump had previously warned of targeting Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran did not return to negotiations.

We're going to hit them very hard tomorrow night. We're going to hit them very hard the night after, and then next week it gets really bad for them, because next week

— Donald TrumpPresident Trump warned of escalating strikes against Iran in an interview with Fox News.
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