The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified overnight as American military forces targeted key infrastructure in Iran. Damage was reported to bridges, railways, and a maritime observation tower, as depicted in videos and reports from Iranian state media.

Iran retaliated with attacks on regional nations hosting U.S. military bases, according to statements from involved countries like Kuwait, which reported hits on power and water facilities.

Over a week ago, President Trump had declared the cease-fire with Iran ended. Since then, there have been continuous strikes from both sides. President Trump threatened to target Iranian civilian infrastructure to compel a settlement that would terminate the war and hinder Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Iranian authorities, however, vowed to counterattack by aiming at civilian infrastructure in neighboring regions.

Legal scholars indicate that while important civilian facilities such as water treatment plants are typically off-limits as military targets, attacking infrastructure like railroads and bridges could be justified if they support military operations by transporting troops or weapons.

U.S. Central Command confirmed on Friday that strikes on Iran had persisted for a seventh consecutive night, without specifying targets. Iranian media highlighted explosions in Sirik, a location that previously faced U.S. attacks due to its naval significance.

The previous night’s operations by Central Command reportedly involved strikes on Iranian military facilities, including coastal and air defense sites, logistics infrastructure, and maritime resources. The Command also acknowledged destroying a surveillance tower in southern Iran used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps to monitor commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.