US-Israeli Strikes Destroy Iran's B1 Bridge, Kill At Least Eight
Key Takeaways
- Bridge near Tehran bombed in US-Israeli strike, reportedly destroyed.
- A US F-15 was shot down; one crew member rescued, second missing with bounty.
- Trump threatens more strikes; markets react to Iran conflict developments.
Bridge Bombing Kills Civilians
US-Israeli forces bombed Iran's B1 bridge, the largest suspension bridge in West Asia.
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The attack destroyed the central section and resulted in at least two deaths; Iranian state media put the death toll at eight.
Trump celebrated the strike on Truth Social, urging Iran to strike a deal before it's too late.
The bridge was still under construction and was featured in promotional videos for infrastructural revival under Abraham Accords financing.
Al Jazeera covered survivors recalling terror as the bridge collapsed in two phases while rescue teams were on site.
Bridge Has Peace Symbol
The B1 bridge included a major peace monument representing the Abraham Accords signatories.
The bridge was financed by a World Bank loan mediated by the UAE.
The destruction of a peace infrastructure project underscores the contradictions of the war.
Health Institute Destroyed
A strike destroyed Iran's Pasteur Institute, a major public health agency.
The WHO condemned the destruction as a severe breach of international humanitarian law.
This adds to at least 140 Iranian healthcare facilities reported ruined by the war.
Skepticism in US
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found only 27% of Americans approved the strikes.
Congressman Garamendi accused the Pentagon of stonewalling Congress on the missing pilot.
Trump insisted on continuing the campaign despite growing opposition.
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