The United States broadened its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday, with bridges increasingly coming under attack. The move marks an escalation in Washington’s approach and follows threats from President Donald Trump to target infrastructure as part of a pressure campaign tied to the fighting around the Strait of Hormuz.
The latest strikes come amid rapidly worsening tensions in the region. A temporary ceasefire has broken down, while Iran has launched new missile attacks against allied nations, adding to fears that the confrontation could spread further.
The conflict over control of the Strait of Hormuz has already led to significant casualties and heightened instability. By shifting more attacks toward bridges, the US appears to be widening the scope of its operations beyond earlier targets and increasing pressure on Iran’s transport and movement networks.
With the ceasefire no longer holding and both sides continuing military action, the situation remains volatile. The expanding US air campaign has added another layer of uncertainty to an already dangerous standoff in one of the region’s most sensitive flashpoints.
