Iran says 30 civilians killed in US strikes as Trump warns of 'hitting them harder'
Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated following US strikes that reportedly killed over 30 civilians. President Trump has threatened further attacks on Iranian infrastructure unless negotiations resume.
Why it matters
The threat to target critical infrastructure like power plants and bridges marks a significant escalation in the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East.
Iran said more than 30 civilians have been killed in recent US strikes on southern Iran, as US President Donald Trump warned that Washington would target Iranian power plants and bridges next week unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table.Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said on X that the strikes had killed over 30 civilians, expressing condolences to the victims' families and pledging government support. The Iranian army separately said seven soldiers were killed and several others wounded in a US strike early Wednesday on a ground force garrison in Bampur County, in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.The army said 13 missiles hit the military centre's barracks, guesthouse and guard posts.US President Donald Trump warned that the United States would strike bridges and power plants in Iran "next week" unless Tehran returns to the negotiating table."We're going to hit them very hard tomorrow night.
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