Iran war live: Trump warns assault on infrastructure ‘hasn’t even started’

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Erin Hale,Zsombor PeterApril 3, 2026 at 07:00 AM

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In April 2026, tensions escalated between the US and Iran after a US strike destroyed Iran's largest bridge. US President Donald Trump warned that the US military had barely begun to target Iranian infrastructure. In response, Iran launched attacks across the region, targeting US-owned steel plants in the United Arab Emirates and an arms factory in Israel. These events occurred amidst already heightened tensions and ongoing conflict in the region. The attacks and threats signal a significant escalation in the conflict between the two nations.

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Framing Angle

Conflict

Primary framing

National Security

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Mixed Tone

Sensationalism

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Key Claims (5)

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US military “hasn’t even started” destroying what’s left of the country’s infrastructure.

quote — Donald Trump100% confidence

Iran announced a wave of attacks on targets across the region.

factual — Al Jazeera90% confidence

A US strike demolished the country’s largest bridge.

factual — Al Jazeera90% confidence

US President Donald Trump has stepped up his threats against Iran.

factual — Al Jazeera90% confidence

Iran launched attacks on US-owned steel plants in the United Arab Emirates and an arms factory in Israel.

factual — Al Jazeera80% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Erin Hale 30% Zsombor Peter 30% NATO 40% Tehran 50% Israel 60% United Arab Emirates 60% Donald Trump ×390% United States ×490% Iran ×6100%

Keywords

iran 100% us strike 80% donald trump 70% infrastructure 70% attacks 60% middle east 50% united arab emirates 40% israel 40%

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Very Negative

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Al Jazeera

Article Type

News Report

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90%

Geographic Perspective

Iran

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