The U.S. military conducted a targeted strike on the B-1 bridge near Tehran on Thursday, marking the first time civilian infrastructure in Iran has been hit directly in the ongoing conflict. The attack partially collapsed the bridge, which connects Tehran to the suburb of Karaj. U.S. defense officials claim the strike was aimed at disrupting the movement of weapons and logistical support by Iranian armed forces.
Military Justification for the Strike
A defense official stated that the bridge was used by Iranian forces to transport missiles and missile parts to launch sites in Western Iran. The official emphasized that the strike was a military necessity, with more bridges likely to be targeted in the future. President Trump celebrated the strike on Truth Social, asserting, 'The biggest bridge in Iran comes tumbling down, never to be used again — Much more to follow!'
'IT IS TIME FOR IRAN TO MAKE A DEAL BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE, AND THERE IS NOTHING LEFT OF WHAT STILL COULD BECOME A GREAT COUNTRY,' Trump wrote.
Iranian Response and International Concerns
The Iranian mission to the UN condemned the strike, labeling it part of a broader campaign against civilian targets in Iran. 'They openly threaten to bomb our power infrastructure and return Iran to the Stone Age,' the mission stated on X. The attack has raised concerns about the potential escalation of U.S. military actions, with Trump previously threatening to hit Iran 'extremely hard' in the coming weeks.