US Strikes Overnight Damage Road Tunnel And Three Bridges Across Iran’s Southern Hormozgan Province

As reported by The Times of Israel on July 18, 2026, US strikes carried out overnight damaged a road tunnel and three bridges in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province, according to provincial authorities. The government said the attacks struck critical transportation infrastructure across the province, disrupting important road connections. Among the affected sites were the Shahid Mirzaei Tunnel, which sustained damage in both directions, and the Roudkhaneh Shour Bridge located along the Bandar Abbas–Sirjan highway.

Officials also confirmed that two additional bridges on the road connecting the Minab junction to Rudan were damaged during the strikes. While authorities acknowledged the destruction to the transport network, they did not immediately provide information on possible casualties or the overall impact on traffic. Inspection teams were deployed to assess the condition of the damaged structures and determine the extent of the repairs required.

The damage to the tunnel and bridges is expected to affect movement along several key routes in Hormozgan province as authorities continue their evaluations. Government officials said further assessments are underway to establish the full extent of the destruction and plan restoration efforts. Additional information is expected to be released once inspections are completed and the situation on the affected road network becomes clearer……See More