The United States said its latest wave of attacks on Iran has been completed, after US strikes hit the southern port city of Bushehr for a second day, according to Iranian state media reports.
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Key facts
- The US said its latest wave of attacks on Iran was completed.
- For a second consecutive day, US strikes targeted the southern port city of Bushehr, home to Iran's only civilian nuclear plant, according to state news agency IRNA.
- Three points in Bushehr were attacked, according to governor Mohammad Mozaffari.
- More than 30 civilians died in the recent attacks on southern Iran, according to the same source.
The United States said its latest wave of attacks on Iran has been completed, according to reporting by the Guardian, as strikes continued to hit the country’s south for a second consecutive day.
US strikes targeted Iran’s southern port city of Bushehr, home to the country’s only civilian nuclear plant, according to the state news agency IRNA, which quoted a local official.
“In continuation of the brutality of the American enemy, three points in the city of Bushehr were attacked today,” Mohammad Mozaffari, the governor of Bushehr, was quoted as saying by IRNA.
According to the same account, more than 30 civilians lost their lives in the recent attacks on the southern part of the country. Mozaffari expressed condolences and sympathy to the bereaved families and honoured what he described as the memory of the fallen.
The governor said the government would “stand by the people with all its might,” adding: “The south of Iran is the beating heart of this land. The south of Iran, the soul of Iran.”
The Guardian reported that its live coverage of the events had closed, with a full report to follow. The details reported here, including the civilian death toll and the locations struck, are attributed to Iranian state media and the local official quoted by IRNA.
Why it matters
Repeated strikes on a city home to Iran's only civilian nuclear plant raise the stakes in an escalating conflict with significant implications for regional stability. Reported civilian casualties add a humanitarian dimension that could shape international responses.
Frequently asked questions
Which Iranian city was targeted in the latest strikes?
The southern port city of Bushehr was targeted for a second consecutive day. According to IRNA, three points in the city were attacked.
How many civilians were reported killed?
According to the account cited by IRNA, more than 30 civilians died in the recent attacks on the southern part of Iran.
Why is Bushehr significant?
Bushehr is home to Iran's only civilian nuclear plant, according to the source reporting.
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