Iranian officials confirmed that the US military struck a key bridge linking Bandar Abbas to Shiraz during the fifth night of American strikes on Iran, according to i24NEWS. The confirmation follows earlier unverified reports of the bridge being targeted.
Iranian officials confirmed tonight (Thursday) that a US strike struck the bridge connecting the southern port city of Bandar Abbas to Shiraz, according to i24NEWS. The confirmation adds official weight to what had been reported as unverified earlier in the evening. The strike occurred during the fifth consecutive night of American strikes on Iranian military infrastructure.
The Zioneer first reported at 23:14 Jerusalem that a US strike hit the Kohorstan bridge in Bandar Abbas, a key route for missile movements. Shortly thereafter, also at 23:14, Iranian officials confirmed the bridge was struck and traffic halted. At the same time, reports emerged that the US Army had expanded its campaign to include damage to an airport in southeastern Iran. By 23:25 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that the bridge was bombed in a fifth night of strikes, alongside reports of seven casualties in Bushehr and Iranshahr. The confirmation from Iranian sources tonight follows these earlier reports, transitioning from unverified claims to official acknowledgment.
The Zioneer has reported on the broader context: at 23:00 Jerusalem, Iranian media reported a US strike on a communications tower in Bandar Abbas. The bridge is of strategic importance as a route for missile movements targeting the Strait of Hormuz, as noted in the initial report. The US campaign has targeted military infrastructure across southern Iran, including air bases and command centers.
Details on the extent of damage to the bridge and any casualties have not been released. The initial report named the Kohorstan bridge specifically, but the official confirmation did not specify the exact bridge name. The scope of the ongoing US campaign remains unclear.
5 developments
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- DevelopingAssessment: US has raised threshold of attacks
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