US, Israeli aircraft strike key bridge in northern Iran

ISTANBUL

A US-Israeli attack hit a key bridge on a main highway in northern Iran on Thursday, in the latest escalation in the region, Iranian media reported.

According to Fars News Agency, multiple sites were struck in the Azimieh area near the city of Karaj, including the B1 Bridge, described as the highest bridge in the Middle East.

The outlet said several people were injured in the attack, and rescue teams were dispatched to the scene.

The strike caused damage to the bridge, which was part of a major road infrastructure project and was expected to be inaugurated soon, according to the report.

Power outages were also reported in some areas, with regional electricity authorities working to restore service.

The US and Israel have maintained an air offensive on Iran since Feb. 28, killing so far over 1,340 people to date, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Tehran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, along with Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.