The governor of Hormozgan province confirmed that US forces struck six bridges, a railway, an airport, and a maritime control tower in southern Iran overnight, killing seven and wounding nine. The strikes reportedly aim to isolate the strategic coastal city of Bandar Abbas near the Strait of Hormuz.
The governor of Hormozgan province confirmed overnight US strikes on six bridges, a railway, an airport, and a maritime control tower in southern Iran, killing seven and wounding nine. The strikes are part of a campaign to isolate the strategic coastal area around Bandar Abbas near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian officials.
As The Zioneer reported at 08:16, US forces targeted bridges and railways in the region. The latest report adds specific casualty figures and the governor's confirmation. Earlier on July 16, The Zioneer reported on US strikes on Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas that wounded seven.
The strikes also targeted the Iranshahr airport, the Chabahar maritime control tower, and sites in Bushehr, Sirik Island, Ahvaz, Lorestan, and Lengeh port. The campaign appears to be a preparation for a potential ground or fire assault on the Iranian coast near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian analysts.
2 developments
- StrongOvernight: US strikes hit six bridges, airport, railway station in southern Iran, reports say
- StrongIranian state TV reports 8 killed in US strikes on Bandar Abbas and Bushehr
- DevelopingIranian news agency: US strikes hit 7 sites on Iran's southern coast
- DevelopingIranian reports: 7 killed, 9 wounded in bridge bombing
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