Reported U.S.-Israeli airstrikes have severely damaged Iran’s tallest bridge in Karaj, causing casualties and escalating regional tensions as Iran vows retaliation.
Iran’s tallest bridge, the B1 Bridge in Karaj, has been heavily damaged following reported joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, according to Iranian state media. The strategic structure, located on the Karaj Northern Bypass near Tehran, was reportedly hit multiple times, causing significant structural damage and partial collapse.
Reports indicate that at least two civilians were killed, with several others injured, while power outages were recorded in nearby areas. Iranian authorities described the strike as a direct attack on civilian infrastructure, noting that the bridge serves as a major transport link connecting Tehran to northern and western regions.
U.S. President Donald Trump reacted to the incident on social media, warning Iran to “make a deal,” while Iranian officials vowed retaliation, raising fears of further escalation across the region.
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