US expands airstrikes to target Iran infrastructure and interior logistics clusters

The United States military expanded the range of its airstrikes targeting Iranian infrastructure on Saturday, 25 July, striking logistics networks and interior facilities. The operations represent a shift in tactical engagement, moving from border-region responses to deeper penetrations into the Iranian interior to disable strategic bridges and supply chains. Infrastructure and logistics targeted Pentagon reports indicate that the latest sorties hit bridges and transportation hubs crucial for the movement of military hardware. Defense officials stated the strikes aim to degrade the operational capacity of regional proxies by severing the primary transit routes utilized by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The expansion follows a series of regional escalations that prompted the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) to broaden its target list beyond immediate tactical threats. The widening scope of these operations directly affects regional shipping routes and the security of commercial corridors in the Middle East. Energy markets and maritime logistics providers are monitoring the situation as the strikes move closer to integrated industrial zones. The timeline for these operations remains open-ended, with the U.S. Department of Defense confirming that the mission parameters adjusted in response to new intelligence regarding internal supply line hardening. Regional implications and next steps The trigger for this specific expansion was a recent intelligence assessment…