TEHRAN: US airstrikes on Iran entered their seventh consecutive night, with Iranian officials reporting damage to energy infrastructure and a strike that disrupted water supplies in several villages in southern Hormuzgan province.
What happened in the latest strikes?
Iranian officials said US attacks targeted infrastructure sites, including bridges and energy facilities, as Washington continued its military campaign against Iranian positions.
Authorities in Hormuzgan said one strike damaged desalination facilities and water infrastructure, cutting supplies to several towns and villages in the southern region.
Iranian media reported explosions in multiple areas, including locations near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, where both sides have increased military activity.
The US military has said its operations targeted Iranian military capabilities, including logistics facilities, surveillance sites, weapons storage areas, and maritime assets.
How has Iran responded?
Iran has carried out retaliatory attacks against US-linked facilities in the Gulf region, including bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, according to Iranian statements.
The escalation has increased concerns over regional security and the potential impact on key shipping routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of global oil supplies passes.
The latest exchanges follow the collapse of a ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran last week, triggering renewed attacks and raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
International officials have expressed concern over strikes affecting civilian infrastructure, warning that damage to power and water systems could worsen humanitarian conditions.