US expanded its attacks on Iran's bridge and port infrastructure, Iran targeted neighboring countries

The United States expanded its airstrikes against Iran in the early hours of Friday morning, hitting bridges and energy facilities in the southern regions. During the attacks, a tower collapsed at one of the critical ports on the coast of the Strait of Hormuz, and the main transportation networks leading to the capital, Tehran, were aimed to be cut off. The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Health announced that at least 38 people have lost their lives and over 400 have been injured so far in the American attacks that have been ongoing for six days.

In response to the US attacks, Iran retaliated against US-allied countries in the Middle East. Qatar and Kuwait, which took on a mediator role in the war, were targeted with missiles; a water treatment facility in Kuwait was damaged. The temporary ceasefire agreed upon last month completely collapsed, and the mutual clashes between the two countries over the control of the Strait of Hormuz, which is of vital importance for global energy supply, continue to intensify.

Since the start of the war on 28 February, Iran has gained major leverage in negotiations by closing the Strait of Hormuz to ship traffic. According to an international data tracking system, transits through the strait have dropped to their lowest level in the last three weeks, while oil prices have risen above 86 dollars per barrel of Brent. US President Donald Trump, on the other hand, claimed that they have achieved their goals, arguing that the war is progressing in their favor.