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US President Donald Trump has warned that US forces are yet to begin “destroying what’s left” in Iran, stating that bridges and electric power plants are next on the target list. This comes after the US destroyed Iran’s tallest bridge, the B1 bridge in Karaj, with Trump tweeting “The biggest bridge in Iran comes tumbling down, never to be used again — Much more to follow!.
The attack has reportedly killed eight people and wounded 95 others. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the strike, saying “Striking civilian structures, including unfinished bridges, will not compel Iranians to surrender.
Trump has been threatening to bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages” if it doesn’t agree to a ceasefire, and has claimed that Iran’s new regime leadership has asked for a ceasefire, but Iran denies this. The US has recognized the new Iranian government, led by President Masoud Pezeshkian, and is waiting for their response to ceasefire talks.
The war began on February 28 when the US and Israel attacked Iran, and Tehran responded by launching its own attacks on Israel and Gulf states with US bases. Joint US-Israeli strikes in Iran and Israeli attacks in Lebanon have killed thousands and displaced millions.
The situation remains tense, with Iran launching missiles at Israel and Gulf states, and the US preparing to reinforce its military forces in the Middle East. Trump has warned that the US will hit Iran “extremely hard over the next two to three weeks.
The international community is concerned about the escalation, with China opposing the use of force in the Middle East and urging a diplomatic solution. The UK has convened a meeting of allies to discuss strategies for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has threatened to target US and Israeli infrastructure if attacked, and has vowed to “irreversibly destroy” vital infrastructure across the region if its power plants are targeted. Greenpeace has warned that attacking Iran’s power grid risks a humanitarian and nuclear disaster.
The US has imposed sanctions on Iran, and Trump has warned that more strikes are coming if Iran doesn’t agree to a ceasefire. The situation is fluid, and it’s unclear what the next steps will be.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway, with around 20 million barrels of oil passing through it daily. Iran’s blockade of the strait has pushed oil prices higher.The world is watching the situation closely, and it’s unclear how this will play out.
