Iran’s southern cities brace themselves as US attacks focus on sites close to the Strait of Hormuz
They live off an economy highly dependent on the commercial ports, as well as trade with the other Persian Gulf littoral states.Residents contacted through messaging apps in the southern cities of Bushehr and Bandar Abbas were fearful about speaking with a foreign journalist. “The long queues have become a repetitive scene in this city.”Explosions going off in Iran’s major port city of Bandar Abbas, on July 8. Residents on Qeshm Island reported being cut off from natural gas lines and struggling to obtain water.
- ▪They live off an economy highly dependent on the commercial ports, as well as trade with the other Persian Gulf littoral states.Residents contacted through messaging apps in the southern cities of Bushehr and Bandar Abbas were fearful about
- ▪“The long queues have become a repetitive scene in this city.”Explosions going off in Iran’s major port city of Bandar Abbas, on July 8.
- ▪Residents on Qeshm Island reported being cut off from natural gas lines and struggling to obtain water.
Straits Times — World files mainly under world. We currently carry 1,389 of its stories.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Iran’s southern cities brace themselves as US attacks focus on sites close to the Strait of Hormuz Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA heavily damaged bridge connecting Roudan and Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, which was hit by a US strike on July 18. PHOTO: AFPBorzou DaragahiPublished Jul 26, 2026, 06:00 PMUpdated Jul 26, 2026, 06:00 PMSet as preferred sourceSummariseThe US has targeted Iran’s southern infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz, hitting bridges, power plants, and water facilities, causing civilian hardships and disrupting daily life.Southern Iran’s diverse population faces growing fear and economic difficulties, with shortages, transport disruptions, and casualties increasing resentment amid ongoing conflict.Iran shows military resilience by striking…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Straits Times — World.