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Iranian official calls US strike on Hormuzgan 'blatant war crime' - Middle East Eye

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American forces struck key targets across southern Iran on Friday as Tehran retaliated with attacks on US military bases across the Middle East, marking a seventh consecutive night of hostilities.Iranian state media reported the overnight bombardment hit at least five bridges, an airport, a surveillance tower and a vessel.The coastal city of Bandar Abbas appeared to be the primary focus of the assault.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Among the structures destroyed were the Kahorestan Bridge and Gariveh Bridge, both on key routes leading to Bandar Abbas.A railway station in Bandar Khamir and Iranshahr Airport in the south-east were also struck, according to Iranian media.US Central Command confirmed the operation was carried out "to continue degrading Iranian military capabilities at the Commander in Chief's direction".Tehran responded by launching retaliatory strikes...

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**Summary:** Iran has accused the United States of launching a "blatant war crime" during strikes on Hormuzgan, while Tehran warns of escalating tensions with continued US military operations. **Why It Matters:** This incident highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States, emphasizing the potential for escalation in Middle Eastern

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