Iran lists key Middle East bridges as potential targets after alleged US-Israel strike on key Karaj bridge

PTC Web Desk: Iranian media on Friday released a list of major bridges across the Middle East, hinting at possible retaliatory action after a key bridge in Iran was destroyed in an alleged US-Israeli strike.

According to Fars News Agency, several important bridges in neighbouring countries could become potential targets. The report came a day after two strikes hit the B1 bridge in Karaj, a city in Iran’s Alborz province.

The bridges mentioned in the list include the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Sea Bridge in Kuwait, the King Fahd Causeway connecting Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, Sheikh Zayed Bridge and Sheikh Khalifa Bridge in the UAE and three bridges in Jordan, King Hussein Bridge, Damia Bridge and Abdoun Bridge.

The B1 bridge, which was around 1,000 metres long, was considered an important infrastructure project designed to reduce traffic between Tehran and Karaj and improve access to northern Iran. The strikes reportedly killed two persons and completely destroyed the structure. Videos shared on social media showed large sections of the bridge collapsing after the attack.

The strikes were allegedly carried out by US and Israeli forces. Following the incident, US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran, urging it to reach a deal “before it’s too late.” He also shared a video showing the bridge being hit and engulfed in flames and smoke.

Tensions in the region have been rising since a joint US-Israeli offensive began on February 28. The conflict has reportedly resulted in over 1,340 deaths, including Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

In response, Iran has carried out drone and missile attacks targeting Israel, as well as Jordan, Iraq, and several Gulf nations that host US military bases.