A major escalation in Middle East tensions has unfolded after a strike destroyed part of a bridge in Karaj, with US President Donald Trump warning that further attacks could follow.
Trump shared footage on social media showing the moment the under-construction bridge was hit, describing how it “comes tumbling down” and urging Iran to “make a deal” before there is “nothing left.”
Local Iranian officials said the strike killed two people, while verified footage shows a large section of the bridge blown apart, leaving a visible gap between the remaining spans and construction cranes on either side.
Analysis onfirmed the damage by comparing recent images with satellite data from January, which showed the bridge intact before the attack, indicating the destruction is recent and directly linked to the strike.
The incident comes alongside reports of additional air strikes near the city of Isfahan, where explosions were captured on video at what appears to be a missile base. Verified clips show secondary explosions and sustained fires, suggesting the presence of volatile materials or munitions at the site.
On Wednesday night, Trump signalled a broader military campaign, stating that the United States would hit Iran “extremely hard” in the coming weeks, while also claiming that its objectives would be achieved soon.
In response, Iranian authorities warned of “broader” and “crushing” retaliation, dismissing the impact of US-Israeli strikes as “insignificant” but vowing a stronger counter-response.
The escalating conflict is also spreading beyond Iran, with Israel continuing air strikes in Lebanon, further intensifying regional instability.
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts are underway in Europe, where Yvette Cooper has hosted discussions on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy corridor. She also condemned what she described as Iran’s “recklessness” amid the ongoing crisis.
Erizia Rubyjeana
