At least eight civilians were killed and 95 wounded after US and Israeli forces targeted a major bridge in Iran's northern Alborz province on Thursday, according to state media. The B1 Bridge – one of the Middle East's tallest engineering projects – was hit by missiles twice in one day, collapsing sections of the unfinished structure. 😢
Victims included families celebrating Nature Day, a traditional holiday marking the end of Nowruz festivities, as well as local villagers and passing motorists. 🚗💨 Iranian officials confirmed no military installations were near the site, calling the attack a "reckless escalation" of regional tensions.
Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi vowed on X: "Every bridge will be rebuilt stronger. What America loses forever? Its crumbling reputation." 🔥 The strike follows February's deadly US-Israeli attacks that killed Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, sparking retaliatory missile campaigns across the Middle East.
With the bridge's inauguration planned next week, analysts warn this new flashpoint could derail recent diplomatic efforts. 🌍⚡️
