Friday, April 3, 2026-President Donald Trump has warned Tehran that “much more to follow” after a U.S. strike destroyed one of Iran’s largest bridges, significantly escalating an already volatile conflict in the Middle East.
The strike hit the B1 suspension bridge linking Tehran and Karaj, a major infrastructure project, causing it to collapse and resulting in dozens of casualties, according to Iranian state media.
Trump shared footage of the destruction on social media and stressed that further infrastructure targets could be hit if Iran does not agree to a negotiated settlement.
The bridge attack comes amid a five‑week war between U.S. allied forces and Iran, triggered in part by earlier hostilities and retaliatory strikes.
Trump used the incident to urge Iranian leaders to “make a deal before it is too late,” while repeated threats to target energy plants and other civilian infrastructure have compounded global anxieties. Critics have warned that expanding targets beyond military objectives risks civilian harm and could deepen the conflict.
The destruction of the bridge has heightened tensions not just in Tehran but across international diplomatic channels, as world leaders call for de‑escalation while oil markets and regional security dynamics spike.
Iran has condemned the strikes and signaled it could respond with broader attacks if pushed further. With Trump doubling down on pressure and offering limited time for negotiations, the situation remains highly fluid and unpredictable.
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