Iran Restarts Bandar Abbas Trains, Opens New Route After U.S. Strikes Hit 6 Areas
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Updated · The New York Times · Jul 18
Iran Restarts Bandar Abbas Trains, Opens New Route After U.S. Strikes Hit 6 Areas
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jul 18
Summary
Passenger train service resumed from Bandar Abbas on Saturday, and Iran opened an alternative route east of the port city after overnight U.S. strikes disrupted transport links.
Hormozgan officials said the attacks damaged a tunnel and three bridges, prompting the government to urge residents to avoid unnecessary road travel in the province on the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian state media said at least six areas were hit, including Bandar Abbas, Ahvaz, Lar, Darab and a desalination plant in Jask, leaving residents shaken and some routes initially cut off.
The U.S. military said it targeted surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage and maritime capabilities, without mentioning civilian infrastructure.