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US-Israeli Strikes Level Iran Bridges, Power Plants; Global Outcry Grows

07 April, 2026.Iran.11 sources

Key Takeaways

Israeli-American strikes hit Iran's civilian infrastructure, including a bridge near Qom.
EU and allies deem the strikes illegal and warn of escalation.
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's bridges and power plants within hours if no deal.

Infrastructure Bombing

US and Israeli forces launched coordinated strikes targeting civilian infrastructure across Iran after Trump's deadline expired.

“France: Targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure is a violation of international law”

Anadolu Ajansı

The Pentagon and Israeli military confirmed hitting more than 200 power plants, dams, bridges and rail lines.

Anadolu Ajansı

Multiple bridges near Qom, Kashan and Isfahan were leveled, killing at least two people.

The Guardian reported at least 1,016 killed and 4,289 wounded across Iran since the bombardment began.

The BBC described the bombardment as one of the most intense rounds of strikes since the war started.

Trump's threat to demolish Iran's infrastructure escalated the war from military to broad civilian assets.

Global Condemnation

France's Foreign Minister condemned strikes on civilian infrastructure as a violation of international law.

The EU warned such attacks were illegal and unacceptable.

BFM

The IAEA cautioned that strikes near Bushehr increased risk of a radiological disaster.

China and Russia vetoed a UN resolution to protect commercial shipping.

Global oil markets were thrown into turmoil.

Widening Economic Chaos

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all shipping.

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France 24

Seventeen countries signed a non-binding statement of support for reopening the strait.

China ordered SOEs not to buy or transport Iranian oil or gas.

The OECD warned global growth was slowing due to a deepening energy crunch.

Major corporations began pulling out of the Middle East.

Humanitarian Toll

At least 18 hospitals across Iran were hit by bombing.

French health experts warned the healthcare system could become unworkable.

Haaretz

Nearly 90 hospitals interrupted operations due to damage or power cuts.

Netanyahu dismissed the hospital strikes as manufactured accusations.

Escalation Beyond Iran

The conflict spread beyond Iran as Iraqi militias stepped up attacks.

“Economic suffering in the United States and civilian deaths in the Middle East caused by President Donald Trump's war against Iran could reach new highs in the coming days if he carries out a repeated threat: destroying Iran's entire electrical infrastructure”