Trump Destroys Iran's Tallest Bridge, Threatens More Infrastructure Strikes

President Trump announced the destruction of Iran's tallest bridge and released footage of the structure collapsing.

Iranian officials reported at least eight killed and 95 wounded.

Al Jazeera

The bridge was still under construction and had not been inaugurated.

Trump framed the strike as eliminating a planned military supply route.

The Israeli military said it did not participate.

Trump warned much more to follow.

Iran's Foreign Minister stated that striking civilian structures will not compel Iranians to surrender.

Iran began identifying key infrastructure in the region as potential targets.

Anadolu Ajansı

The UN Security Council prepared to vote on a Bahraini proposal to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

The bridge strike came during Iran's Norouz spring holiday.

Trump escalated threats to civilian infrastructure, teasing destruction of electric power plants next.

The US campaign had already destroyed 40% of Iran's electricity generating capacity.

Reuters questioned whether the destruction was retribution or reprisal.

Congressional Democrats demanded briefings on the war's legal authority.

The bridge strike was part of Operation Epic Fury.

The assault has killed 1,467 people across Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon.

Brussels Morning

The campaign escalated into an assault aimed at systematically destroying key elements of Iranian infrastructure.

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed.

Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered an 8% spike in Brent crude oil prices.

More than 40 countries attended a virtual meeting to discuss reopening the waterway.

Daily Mail

The destruction threatened to deepen economic dislocation across the region.