US-Israeli Strikes Destroy Iran's B1 Bridge, Kill Over 150 Schoolchildren
Key Takeaways
- US-Israeli strike destroys Iran's B1 Bridge in Karaj, killing at least eight.
- Trump warned Tehran that more strikes would follow after the Karaj bridge attack.
- Outlets describe the strike as hitting civilian infrastructure, signaling escalation in Iran conflict.
Strikes Kill 201 Iranians
US and Israeli forces carried out coordinated strikes inside Iran, killing at least 201 people according to the Iranian Red Crescent.
The deadliest strike hit a girls school in Minab, killing at least 153 children and staff.
AP News confirmed the school strike but attributed it to anonymous officials.
The Atlantic Council described the campaign as a major shift toward regime change.
US-Israel Destroy Iran's B1 Bridge
US-Israeli forces attacked and destroyed Iran's B1 bridge in Karaj, the highest bridge in the Middle East.
The attack killed at least 13 people and injured more than 90.
The Iranian Defense Ministry said it was a war crime.
The destruction marked a strategic escalation beyond the initial campaign.
Iran Retaliates on Oil Markets
Iran retaliated by closing the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting about 20% of global oil supply.
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The economic fallout provoked the largest single-day drop in Asian markets in over a decade.
About 40 countries demanded unconditional reopening of the Strait.
Houthis Join Fighting
The Iran-backed Houthis fired missiles and drones at Ben Gurion Airport and targets in southern Israel.
This marked an unprecedented expansion of the conflict beyond Iran and Israel.
Iran warned that the entire region will turn into hell if the escalation continues.
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