U.S. Strikes Iran's Largest Bridge, Kills 8 After Trump 'Stone Ages' Threat
The U.S. military struck Iran's largest bridge Thursday, killing at least 8 people and injuring 95. President Trump claimed responsibility for the attack, which destroyed the B1 bridge connecting Tehran and Karaj.
The U.S. military destroyed Iran's B1 bridge in Alborz province Thursday, killing at least 8 people and wounding 95 others. The bridge, one of the tallest in the Middle East, provides a vital connection between Tehran and Karaj.
The attack happened in two waves about an hour apart, Iranian state television reported. President Trump claimed responsibility and warned Tehran that "more would follow."
The strike came one day after Trump threatened to bomb Iran "back to the stone ages" if a deal to end their five-week war was not reached. Iran's Foreign Minister responded that unlike ancient times, the Middle East now pumps oil and gas that the world depends on.
The bridge destruction cuts a major transportation route in Iran's most populated area. Millions of people use this connection daily for work and commerce between the capital Tehran and nearby Karaj.
This marks a major escalation in the five-week war between the U.S. and Iran. The destroyed bridge was a critical link for transportation and commerce in Iran's most populated region, affecting millions of people's daily lives.
Watch for Iran's response to the bridge attack and whether Trump follows through on threats of more strikes.
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