Trump Bombs Karaj Bridge, Kills 8; Iran Threatens Gulf-Wide Retaliation
Key Takeaways
- Karaj's B1 Bridge near Tehran struck; eight killed, 95 wounded
- Trump claimed responsibility and warned more actions would follow
- Iran threatened Gulf-wide retaliation, including attacks on bridges
US Bombs Civilian Bridge
US forces bombed Iran's B1 bridge near Karaj, killing at least eight people and injuring 95.
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This marked the first deliberate US strike on Iranian civilian infrastructure.
Trump celebrated the destruction on social media, warning that much more will follow.
Iranian officials insisted the bridge was not yet operational and described the targeting as evidence of US moral collapse.
Iran Releases Target List
Iran released a list of eight major Gulf bridges as potential retaliation targets.
The list included infrastructure in Israel, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Jordan, and Iraq.
Iran warned the strikes were a violation of international law and could endanger lives.
The retaliation focused attention on the vulnerability of Gulf infrastructure.
Mixed Coverage of Civilian Toll
Outlets reported varying casualty figures, with Iranian state media citing eight dead.
“Death toll from US-Israeli strike on Iran’s landmark B1 bridge rises to 8 95 others injured after second attack destroys key transport link in Karaj Istanbul The death toll from the US-Israeli strike on Iran’s B1 bridge in the northern city of Karaj rose to eight on Thursday, while 95 others were wounded, according to authorities in Alborz province”
Trump-focused US outlets led with his triumphant social media posts.
Al Jazeera framed the strike as part of expanding American pressure after exhausting military targets.
The divergence illustrates competing narratives on whether this was strategic or punitive.
Trump Risks Escalation
Trump warned he would bomb Iran back to the Stone Ages.
Defense officials said the strike was meant to disrupt a military supply route.
The widening of targets after five weeks signaled a risky escalation.
A Reuters poll found only 27% of Americans approved the strikes.
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