Unverified reports of US airstrikes targeting infrastructure in southern Iran
State-affiliated media reports that US military strikes destroyed bridges in southern Iran, prompting local civilian recovery efforts. The claim lacks independent verification and contradicts current official US military posture, suggesting potential disinformation or a significant escalation in regional hostilities.
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US-Iran Conflict Escalates: Sustained US Strikes, Iranian Retaliation Threats, Oil Price Surge
The US has conducted 12 consecutive nights of airstrikes against Iranian military targets, resulting in reported casualties and driving Brent crude prices to six-week highs. Iranian officials claim US missile strikes at the Shalamcheh border crossing and near Andimeshk, while the IRGC threatens retaliatory strikes on US allies' energy infrastructure if Iranian critical infrastructure is targeted. The US President has also threatened Iranian civilian infrastructure, signaling a potential shift in engagement rules.