US Strikes Hit Bridges, Airport in Southern Iran: Report

Overnight strikes attributed to U.S. forces have hit key infrastructure in southern Iran, according to Iranian state media reports. The targets included an airport and two bridges located in a strategic region near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil transport.

Iranian state television reported that explosions were heard near the airport in Iranshahr, located in the southeastern part of the country. State media also indicated that at least one projectile struck the airport. Additionally, reports mentioned airstrikes affecting a bridge near the village of Kohourestan and another bridge spanning the Shor River in the coastal area of Bandar Khamir.

Details regarding potential damage or injuries resulting from these strikes remain scarce. U.S. military officials have not yet issued a direct statement confirming the strikes or their objectives. The reported attacks come amid heightened regional tensions and follow a pattern of military actions in the area.