WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States expanded its military campaign against Iran overnight, carrying out a new round of strikes on transportation and military-related infrastructure as tensions in the Persian Gulf continued to rise.

According to U.S. officials, the latest operations targeted infrastructure that they said supports Iran’s military logistics and command capabilities in the country’s southern regions. The strikes mark the sixth consecutive night of U.S. military action as Washington seeks to increase pressure on Tehran following continued regional hostilities.

The Trump administration says its objective is to protect international shipping routes, deter further attacks on commercial vessels, and reduce the operational capabilities of Iran’s military forces near the Strait of Hormuz.

Among the reported targets were transportation links, rail infrastructure, port facilities, and other locations that U.S. officials described as strategically important to Iran’s military logistics network.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly said his administration is prepared to increase pressure on Iran unless negotiations move forward and regional attacks come to an end. During recent public remarks, Trump warned that the United States would continue taking action against strategic infrastructure if diplomatic progress is not achieved.

Iranian officials condemned the strikes and reported damage in several locations. Tehran also claimed responsibility for retaliatory attacks against U.S. and allied interests across the region, while several Gulf countries activated air defense systems in response to incoming missiles and drones.

Regional authorities reported security alerts in multiple countries, including Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan, as air defense forces worked to intercept projectiles during the overnight exchanges.

Military analysts say the latest escalation highlights the growing risk of a broader regional conflict, even as diplomatic channels remain open. They note that continued instability around the Strait of Hormuz could have significant implications for global energy markets and international maritime trade.

Despite the continued military exchanges, officials from several countries have called for renewed diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation and reduce the risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East.