At least three killed on seventh consecutive night of U.S. attacks on Iran
At least three people were killed and eight others injured during the seventh consecutive night of U.S. airstrikes on Iran, targeting the southern province of Hormozgan. The attacks hit several transportation routes, including the Shahid Mirzaei tunnel and two bridges, according to local authorities. The political, security, and social deputy governor of Hormozgan confirmed the casualties and stated that further details would be released after on-the-ground investigations are completed. The strikes are part of an ongoing U.S. military campaign against Iran, escalating tensions in the region. The report comes from the Tasnim news agency, citing Iranian officials. The conflict has now entered its second week, with no signs of de-escalation.
Global Impact
Geopolitically, this marks a dangerous escalation between the U.S. and Iran, risking a wider regional conflict involving proxies in Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. Economically, the attacks on Hormozgan threaten the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint, through which about 20% of global oil passes, potentially triggering a supply crisis and oil price surge.