The US military struck six road bridges in southern Iran overnight, according to Iranian state media, marking the sixth consecutive night of airstrikes targeting infrastructure in the region. Bitcoin responded by sliding to around $62,800 to $63,000, as traders once again grappled with what sustained military escalation in the Middle East means for risk assets.
The bridges were located in the Hormozgan province, specifically in the Bandar Khamir area. For anyone reaching for a map, that’s right next to the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply passes on any given day.
What happened on the ground
Iranian state media reported that between five and six bridges were hit during the latest wave of attacks, with casualty figures of seven to eight killed and approximately 20 wounded. A local airport and a railway station were also struck as part of the broader campaign.
Iranian state media characterized the targets as civilian infrastructure. The US has framed its ongoing operations as military actions aimed at disrupting Iranian logistics and supply lines.
