US Iran war LIVE: Sirens go off in Qatar after US targets Iranian bridges; White House says Tehran still wants deal
The US has expanded airstrikes against Iranian infrastructure, hitting bridges and power lines, while Iran has responded with attacks on US bases in the Gulf. The conflict has caused a rise in global oil prices and raised concerns about the potential closure of the Red Sea oil route.
Why it matters
The escalation of direct military conflict between the US and Iran poses significant risks to global energy security and regional stability.
US Iran war LIVE: The United States expanded its airstrikes against Iran early Friday as it targeted civilian infrastructure, hitting bridges and railway stations. Two bridges in Iran’s Khamir County were struck, the Geryveh Bridge and the Kahurestan Bridge, linking Bandar Abbas to Shiraz, CNN reported citing local media.A railway station was also hit according to semi-official Fars News Agency. Power lines in Iran’s Bandar Abbas and surrounding villages were also damaged, prompting leaders to urge citizens to limit the use of air conditioning. At least seven people were killed in Iran after fresh US strikes hit the southern part of the country, AP reported.US central command said they conducted a new wave of strikes against Iran for the sixth consecutive night to further degrade Iranian military capabilities.
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