US airstrikes reportedly destroy 7 bridges in Iran amid ongoing conflict

US airstrikes on Iran have reportedly continued for a sixth consecutive day. Separately, available reports indicate that 11 Iranians have been killed.

US airstrikes have continued in Iran, targeting cities including Erbil, Bandar Abbas, Bandar Khamir, and Bushahr. In Bandar Khamir, two individuals were killed and nine injured. Iranian officials report that since June 22, US attacks have resulted in a total of 38 deaths and over 400 injuries.

In Bandar Abbas, residential buildings, a railway station, and a bridge were reportedly attacked, causing nine injuries. Electricity supply has also been disrupted in various parts of Bandar Abbas. US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that attacks were completed for the fourth consecutive night, targeting Iranian military installations, coastal surveillance centers, air defense systems, and logistics. CENTCOM also mentioned attacks on supertankers in the Persian Gulf near Iranian oil export terminals.

The Energy Ministry has reported that large parts of southern Iran lost power following US strikes.

Loud explosions have been reported in the southern Iranian cities of Bushehr and Ahvaz, with Iranian state news agency IRNA confirming the sounds in various parts of Bushehr. This development comes as the United States announced it had begun the sixth phase of attacks against Iran.

US fighter jets reportedly attacked Iranshahr Airport with missiles. Additionally, a bridge in Bandar Khamir was purportedly targeted by a US attack, which Fars News Agency described as an important route connecting Bandar Abbas and Lar. A communications tower on a base in Bandar Abbas was also reportedly targeted, leading to electricity disruption in the area. Initial images from Bandar Abbas show signs of destruction in various parts of the city, according to Al Jazeera Arabic. Reports also indicate that seven people were injured in a US attack in an area of Bandar Abbas.

Meanwhile, a debate has intensified within the US regarding the deployment of ground forces to Iran. Senator JD Vance has strongly opposed sending US ground forces, stating that the era of sending forces to change governments is over. He claimed that certain circles desire to continue the Iran war. Iranian officials have accused Stephen Bannon and Jared Kushner of hindering a potential agreement with Iran, alleging that both individuals use negotiations for financial gain and leak sensitive information to Israeli terrorism and intelligence agencies. The White House has dismissed these reports as Iranian propaganda.