US Widens Iran Offensive With Fresh Strikes in South
By SCN NEWS DESK
WASHINGTON/DUBAI — The United States intensified its military campaign against Iran on Friday, launching a fresh wave of strikes across the country's southern provinces that reportedly killed at least eight people and damaged key transportation infrastructure, according to Iranian media and regional reports. The operation comes as Washington presses ahead with an expanded offensive while Tehran retaliates with attacks on U.S.-aligned targets across the Gulf.
The latest attacks reportedly struck at least six bridges, a railway station and other infrastructure in southern Iran, disrupting transport routes near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iranian authorities said several people were also wounded, although casualty figures have not been independently verified.
The U.S. military confirmed it had completed another round of operations, marking the sixth consecutive night of strikes ordered by President Donald Trump. However, officials did not immediately release detailed information about the specific targets involved.
The latest offensive reflects a widening U.S. strategy that increasingly targets logistics and transport infrastructure in addition to military facilities. Analysts say the move aims to complicate Iran's ability to move personnel, equipment and supplies while increasing pressure on Tehran amid continued hostilities.
Iran responded by launching attacks against U.S. military interests and critical infrastructure in several Gulf countries, including Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait, according to Iranian officials and regional reports. Authorities in the affected countries reported damage to civilian infrastructure and power facilities, further raising fears that the conflict could spill across the wider Middle East.
The renewed escalation follows the collapse of an earlier ceasefire, with both sides now exchanging increasingly broad attacks that have expanded beyond traditional military targets. The conflict has also intensified concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy exports.
Military analysts warn that continued strikes on infrastructure could increase humanitarian risks while making future diplomatic efforts more difficult. International calls for restraint have grown louder as governments seek to prevent a wider regional conflict.