Iran Launches Fresh Attacks After Sixth Day of US Strikes

Iran launched fresh military attacks on Friday, the seventh consecutive day of American airstrikes across the country. The move came after Washington escalated its campaign by targeting bridges and supply routes critical to Tehran's war effort.

The new Iranian strikes, which targeted positions in the Persian Gulf, signal that neither side is ready to de-escalate. The conflict, now in its second week, has drawn in regional players and raised fears of a wider war.

Tehran Threatens Arab Neighbors

Iranian officials warned on Friday that they would strike Arab states they accuse of allowing the US to use their territory for operations. The threat targeted countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, long-time rivals of Tehran.

"If our neighbors continue to facilitate American aggression, they will face the consequences," a senior Iranian commander told state media. The warning came hours after US warplanes bombed several key bridges in southern and western Iran.

The US military described the bridge strikes as an effort to "choke off" the Iranian regime's supply routes. Analysts say the tactic aims to isolate Iranian forces from their logistical hubs.

US Targets Civilian Infrastructure

Reports from southern Iran, including via Al Jazeera, described US strikes hitting civilian infrastructure. Witnesses reported damage to roads, power lines, and water facilities in Khuzestan province.

The US Central Command did not immediately comment on the claims. It said all strikes were directed at military targets, but acknowledged that "collateral damage is possible in a conflict of this scale."

Iran's Red Crescent reported at least 23 civilians killed in the past 48 hours. Independent verification of casualty figures remains difficult, as both sides restrict access to affected areas.

Trump Raises Election Doubts in Primetime Address

President Donald Trump used a primetime address Thursday evening to cast doubt on the integrity of upcoming US midterm elections. The speech, broadcast from the White House, focused heavily on the Iran conflict but pivoted to domestic politics.

"We cannot have a free and fair election when our enemies are watching and waiting to exploit any weakness," Trump said. He did not provide evidence of specific threats to the electoral process.

The address drew sharp criticism from opposition lawmakers, who accused the president of undermining trust in American democracy during a time of war. The midterm elections are scheduled for November.

What to Watch

The coming days will test whether the US bombing campaign can degrade Iran's military capacity or whether the conflict will spiral into a broader regional war. Diplomatic channels remain open, but no ceasefire talks have been announced.