US bombards Iran for a sixth straight night as strikes on infrastructure continue
The United States carried out a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iran, with Iranian sources saying civilian infrastructure was hit. The prolonged confrontation is deepening concern about a wider regional war.
The United States carried out air strikes on Iran for a sixth consecutive night. Iranian sources said the latest strikes also hit civilian infrastructure, though the US has not issued a detailed statement on the matter.
The confrontation stretching into a sixth straight night is deepening concern that the regional tension will not ease soon. Countries across the region have voiced worry that the escalating conflict could affect maritime trade and energy flows.
International observers say neither side has moved toward direct negotiations so far. Analysts say that if strikes continue at this pace, other regional actors risk being drawn further into the confrontation.
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