Iranian media report US missile attacks on airport, bridge, and communications infrastructure.
The United States has conducted strikes against Iran for a sixth consecutive night, targeting infrastructure in the country’s southern regions, according to local media reports. The US military initiated the latest round of attacks at 18:00 GMT on Thursday, which Iranian media documented as explosions and assaults in Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas, Chabahar, Iranshahr, and Bandar-e Khamir.
Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported a US missile strike on an airport in Iranshahr, while another attack destroyed a communications tower in Bandar Abbas, causing widespread power outages. Fars news Agency confirmed a suspected missile target on a bridge in Bandar-e Khamir.
These developments follow US President Donald Trump’s threats to strike Iranian infrastructure, raising concerns about the stability of a preliminary agreement reached last month between Washington and Tehran.
Both nations have accused each other of breaching the memorandum of understanding (MoU) amid escalating confrontations over the past week.
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Escalation Triggers Regional Precautions
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for an attack on a US airbase in Bahrain and additional operations targeting Kuwait and Jordan. Kuwait’s military confirmed 32 Iranian drones struck critical infrastructure, causing material damage. Iranian military spokesman Mohammad Akraminia warned of potential expansion into new regions if US attacks persist.
Gulf states are bolstering air defenses and military readiness for regional infrastructure, as Al Jazeera’s Aksel Zaimovic noted from Doha, Qatar: “This is a time of uncertainty requiring heightened preparedness.”
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Diplomatic Posture Under Pressure
Earlier in the week, Trump threatened to target Iran’s power grid and transportation links unless Tehran returned to negotiations. Iranian Brigadier General Ebrahim Zolfaghari countered that such actions would provoke devastating strikes on regional infrastructure.
The White House appeared to shift toward diplomatic engagement on Thursday, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stating: “President Trump remains committed to accountability but is always open to diplomacy. Iran’s officials have expressed interest in talks, and negotiations are ongoing.” However, she emphasized, “The US will not tolerate attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz without consequences.”
Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated its stance of focusing solely on domestic defense and declining U.S. negotiations.
Middle East political analyst Sina Azodi observed: “Both parties are attempting to pressure the other into concessions. The US seeks Iranian re-engagement and compliance with American terms, while Iran demands lifted sanctions and full MoU implementation.”
