US launches seventh straight night of strikes on Iran

The United States military has conducted its seventh consecutive night of strikes against targets in Iran. According to US Central Command, these operations aim to degrade Iranian military capabilities. Explosions were reported by state media across several provinces, including Yazd and Sirik. Reports indicate damage to transit infrastructure such as bridges and railways, leading Iranian officials to accuse the US of targeting civilian sites. This escalation follows several days of mounting regional tensions.

Tehran has responded by targeting assets it identifies as US-linked across the Gulf. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported an attack on a drone depot in Bahrain, while Kuwaiti officials confirmed that Iranian strikes damaged a power and water facility. The strike on the Kuwaiti plant has caused significant damage to electricity generation units, prompting local authorities to urge citizens to ration power. These attacks on critical infrastructure raise concerns about the humanitarian impact on regional desalination operations.

Major-General Mohsen Rezaei, an adviser to the Iranian supreme leader, issued a statement on Friday suggesting that Iran may shift from defensive measures to full-scale offensive operations if the US strikes continue. Rezaei stated that the current strategy of negotiation has stalled and warned that future Iranian responses would not be limited to current borders. The conflict continues to shift, with both sides exchanging fire across multiple countries in the region. Observers remain focused on the potential for further expansion of hostilities.