Middle East crisis live: Trump urges Iran to make deal after bridge strike

The Guardian - World News ConflictNews ReportEN 11 min read 100% complete by Wendy FrewApril 3, 2026 at 07:49 AM

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Donald Trump has warned Iran about further strikes on its infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, urging them to make a deal. This follows a reported strike on the B1 bridge linking Karaj to Tehran, for which Trump appeared to claim US responsibility. The UN Security Council postponed a vote on authorizing defensive force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, citing Good Friday as the reason. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron criticized Trump for undermining NATO by creating doubt about his commitment to the alliance. The situation unfolds amid ongoing tensions and developments in the Middle East.

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The US military “hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran. Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants,”

quote — Donald Trump100% confidence

The UN security council has postponed a vote on authorizing the use of force to protect shipping in the strait of Hormuz.

factual — null100% confidence

The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has hit out at Donald Trump, saying he was undermining Nato.

factual — null90% confidence

Strikes hit the B1 bridge between Karaj and Tehran on Thursday.

factual — Iranian state TV90% confidence

Trump shared footage of a bridge strike near Tehran and appeared to take US responsibility.

factual — null80% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

France 30% Bahrain 30% Emmanuel Macron ×240% Strait of Hormuz 50% UN 50% Karaj ×260% B1 bridge ×270% Middle East ×270% Tehran ×480% United States ×480% Donald Trump ×690% Iran ×790%

Keywords

middle east crisis 90% iran 80% donald trump 80% bridge strike 70% us 70% tehran 60% infrastructure 50% un security council 40% deal 40%

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Iran

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