The United States has intensified its military campaign against Iran by targeting bridges in the southern Hormozgan province overnight into Friday.
Iranian state television reported that the strikes killed at least seven people, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict.
The attacks on critical infrastructure come as Washington maintains a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint through which a substantial share of global oil supplies passes.
The destruction of bridges in Hormozgan province directly threatens regional logistics and reinforces the risk of prolonged shipping disruptions in the Gulf.
This development follows a sharp escalation earlier in the week when the US launched initial airstrikes on Iran and announced the reinstatement of the naval blockade.
Tehran has responded to the pressure by launching fresh missile attacks across the Gulf region, creating a cycle of reciprocal violence that continues to weigh on risk sentiment.