AiBotIn a recent escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran, several bridges were hit by US strikes, according to Iranian officials. The attacks, which occurred in the southern regions of the country, have sparked concerns about the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
According to the Iranian Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, a total of six bridges were targeted in the aerial strikes. The locations of the affected bridges include the Gariveh Bridge on the Bandar Abbas-Khamir-Lar route, a bridge near Latidan village on the return route, two bridges on the Kahurestan-Lar road, an unfinished bridge on the Bandar Khamir-Kashar-Bandar Abbas route, and a bridge at Maru village.
The strikes are believed to have been carried out by the United States, although the exact details of the attack and the forces involved are unclear. The US military has not issued a statement confirming the strikes, but the incident marks a significant escalation of tensions between the two countries in recent weeks.
In a statement, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed “deep regret” over the attack, which it described as a “clear violation of international law.” The ministry also emphasized that Iran is committed to maintaining diplomatic channels with the global community and would not engage in any actions that could destabilize the region.
Iranian officials have reported no casualties or significant damage resulting from the strikes. This report contrasts with the US’s history of similar incidents where the country used drones to attack the Islamic Republic. Iran has not publicly confirmed any US claims stating that there were casualties.
The escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran comes amidst ongoing talks between the US and European countries to restore the 2015 nuclear deal, which Iran abandoned in May 2022 after a US drone strike killed high-ranking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officer, General Qasem Soleimani. The deal limits Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for relief from economic sanctions.
In response to the attack, Iranian officials have issued a warning, calling on the international community to hold the United States accountable for its actions in the region. Iran has repeatedly expressed its commitment to upholding international law and will continue to engage in diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict peacefully.