Iran's tallest bridge collapses after reported US airstrikes; Iran threatens American allies in retaliation

Fox News - World ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Bonny ChuApril 2, 2026 at 11:29 PM

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Iran's tallest bridge, the B1 highway bridge near Tehran, collapsed following reports of U.S. airstrikes, according to President Trump. The strike, reportedly aimed at disrupting drone and missile supply lines, resulted in civilian casualties. Trump urged Iran to negotiate a deal to avoid further escalation. Iranian state TV reported the bridge was struck twice and warned of retaliation, claiming the military identified bridges in American-allied Middle Eastern nations as potential targets. These nations include Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and the Jordan-West Bank region. Iran is reportedly considering plans to rebuild the bridge.

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Trump announced the bridge collapse and urged Iran to make a deal.

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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps identified bridges in American-allied nations as potential targets.

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Iran's biggest bridge near Tehran collapsed following reports of U.S. airstrikes.

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Iranian state TV reported the bridge was hit twice, resulting in civilian casualties.

factual — Iranian state TV80% confidence

The strike on the bridge aimed to cut drone and missile supply lines.

factual — Middle East outlet i24NEWS, citing sources70% confidence

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Truth Social 30% Kuwait 40% Iran International 40% i24NEWS 40% Fars News ×250% Middle East ×360% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps 60% Karaj ×470% United States ×280% B1 highway bridge ×280% Donald Trump ×490% Iran ×10100%

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