US military strikes have hit the Iranian port city of Bushehr, local authorities confirmed Tuesday.
The facility is home to Iran's sole civilian nuclear power plant and serves as a critical node for the country's oil exports into the Persian Gulf.
The development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran.
US Central Command has previously confirmed a broader campaign targeting approximately 90 military sites across Iran.
The targeting of Bushehr specifically introduces new variables regarding infrastructure damage and potential environmental or radiological concerns, though immediate operational impacts remain unclear.
For global markets, the strike intensifies focus on the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which roughly a fifth of the world's oil supply passes.