Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday reacted strongly after a major bridge collapse caused by recent US strikes. He condemned the attack and said it will not weaken Iran but instead shows the enemy’s failure. The bridge that was hit was called the B1 Karaj Bridge. It was still under construction and meant to connect Tehran with Karaj. The bridge was about 136 metres high and was considered an important engineering project.
Iran FM Condemns US Strikes
In a post on X, Araghchi said that targeting civilian structures like bridges will not force Iran to surrender. According to him, such actions only show the “moral collapse” of the enemy. He also added that Iran will rebuild all damaged buildings and infrastructure stronger than before.
“Striking civilian structures, including unfinished bridges, will not compel Iranians to surrender. It only conveys the defeat and moral collapse of an enemy in disarray. Every bridge and building will be built back stronger. What will never recover: damage to America's standing,” Araghchi wrote.
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Trump Warns 'More To follow'
Meanwhile, United States President Donald Trump warned that more attacks could happen. He shared visuals of the strike and said that more actions may follow. He stated that it was time for Iran to make a deal before it was “too late.” Trump wrote on Truth Social, “The biggest bridge in Iran comes tumbling down, never to be used again — Much more to follow! IT IS TIME FOR IRAN TO MAKE A DEAL BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE, AND THERE IS NOTHING LEFT OF WHAT STILL COULD BECOME A GREAT COUNTRY! President DONALD J. TRUMP.”
During the strike, part of the bridge collapsed and heavy smoke was seen rising from the site. Iranian media reported that several people were injured, and at least some civilians were affected. A second strike reportedly happened when rescue teams were already at the site.