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THU · 2026-04-02 · 16:54 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0402-49774
News/New tensions emerge before US-Iran war c/US-Israeli strike hits newly opened B1 bridge near Tehran, k…
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US-Israeli strike hits newly opened B1 bridge near Tehran, killing two

On April 2, 2026, a US-Israeli strike targeted the B1 bridge in Karaj, west of Tehran, Iran. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least two people and injuries to several others.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-04-02 · 16:54 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
US-Israeli strike hits newly opened B1 bridge near Tehran, killing two
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On April 2, 2026, a US-Israeli strike targeted the B1 bridge in Karaj, west of Tehran, Iran. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least two people and injuries to several others. The B1 bridge, a major highway link described as the tallest in the Middle East, sustained significant damage. The bridge, located near Tehran, was newly opened and scheduled for an official inauguration. Iranian authorities have confirmed the strike and casualties.

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Key claims

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Iranian authorities reported the casualties.

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The B1 bridge is located in Karaj, west of Tehran.

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US-Israeli strike hits newly opened B1 bridge near Tehran.

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The strike killed at least two people.

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The bridge was described as the tallest bridge in the Middle East.

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