Damaged tunnel on Bandar Abbas-Sirjan road reopened after US airstrikes

The damaged tunnel on the Bandar Abbas–Sirjan route in southern Iran was reopened shortly after US airstrikes, according to Mehr News. The tunnel, which had been rendered impassable due to the strikes, was repaired and made operational again. The reopening was announced on July 19, 2025, by local authorities. The Bandar Abbas–Sirjan road is a key transportation artery in the region, connecting the port city of Bandar Abbas to the inland city of Sirjan. The US airstrikes, which targeted infrastructure in the area, had caused significant damage to the tunnel, disrupting traffic and logistics. The swift repair and reopening of the tunnel were carried out by Iranian engineering teams. The report did not specify the exact date of the airstrikes or the extent of the damage. The reopening is seen as a move to restore normalcy and ensure the smooth flow of goods and people in the region.