The nearly-complete Tehran-Karaj Bridge, expected to cut travel time between the two cities to 10 minutes, was struck before it could open, killing eight civilians.
US President Donald Trump (Photo: X/@WhiteHouse)
US President Donald Trump on Friday warned Iran that its key civilian assets, including bridges and power plants, could face fresh attacks, while hinting that Tehran needs to move quickly on a possible deal.
The warning comes at a time when the conflict is clearly expanding, with strikes no longer limited to military sites but increasingly hitting infrastructure that people depend on daily. Recent strikes have reportedly hit industrial and utility sites, raising concerns over the scale and direction of the campaign.
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Posting on his social media platform, Trump said, “Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants! New Regime leadership knows what has to be done, and has to be done, FAST.” While he did not spell out his demand, the statement suggested pressure on Iran to enter into negotiations.
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A day earlier, Trump had announced the destruction of what he described as Iran’s “biggest bridge”, warning that more such strikes would follow. He said Iran should agree to a deal before the situation worsens beyond recovery.
He also described the US military as the most powerful in the world and indicated that its operations in Iran were far from over.
Iranian authorities said at least eight people were killed and 95 others injured in the strike on the bridge, according to state media reports.
The structure, known as the B1 Bridge or Tehran-Karaj Bridge, is located in Karaj, around 40 km from Tehran. Iranian officials described it as one of the tallest bridges in the region.
The bridge was part of the Karaj Northern Bypass project and was expected to significantly reduce travel time between Tehran and Karaj from nearly an hour to about 10 minutes. It was close to completion when it was struck.
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