The United States launched a fresh wave of strikes on southern Iran overnight, targeting transport infrastructure near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict between Washington and Tehran entered its sixth consecutive night of military action. Iranian state media reported that the attacks struck an airport, a railway station and two bridges, marking another escalation in the tit-for-tat exchanges that have intensified despite a preliminary agreement signed just a month ago aimed at reducing hostilities.
According to Iranian state media, the strikes hit key infrastructure in southern Iran close to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints for global oil and natural gas shipments. While Iranian authorities confirmed damage to the airport, railway station and bridges, there was no immediate official information on casualties or the extent of the destruction. The attacks come amid heightened concerns that continued military operations around the waterway could disrupt international energy supplies and shipping routes.
The US military confirmed the latest operation, with US Central Command (CENTCOM) stating that American forces had launched another round of precision strikes on Thursday evening to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities." The operation marked the sixth straight night of US attacks targeting Iranian assets since the latest phase of the conflict resumed. Washington has maintained that its actions are aimed at weakening Iran's military infrastructure and reducing its ability to threaten regional security and US interests.
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The renewed fighting has unfolded despite a preliminary agreement signed a month earlier that was intended to ease tensions after the conflict erupted in late February following large-scale US-Israeli strikes on Iran. That understanding has largely collapsed as both sides have continued military operations. Alongside the latest US strikes, Tehran has responded by launching attacks against American allies in the Gulf, raising fears that the confrontation could expand further across the region and draw in additional countries.
The Strait of Hormuz remains at the centre of the conflict due to its strategic importance to the global economy. A significant share of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas exports passes through the narrow waterway, making any disruption a major concern for energy markets and international trade. Military activity in and around the strait has already heightened geopolitical uncertainty, with governments and shipping companies closely monitoring developments.
As the exchange of strikes continues, diplomatic efforts to restore the earlier ceasefire framework appear to have stalled. International observers have warned that continued attacks on military and civilian infrastructure could further destabilise the Gulf region and increase the risk of broader conflict. With both Washington and Tehran showing little sign of backing down, the situation around the Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world's most closely watched security flashpoints.
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