Donald Trump on Thursday shared a video claiming to show one of Iran's largest bridges collapsing, alongside a renewed warning urging Tehran to strike a deal. Posting on Truth Social, he said, "The biggest bridge in Iran comes tumbling down, never to be used again — Much more to follow! IT IS TIME FOR IRAN TO MAKE A DEAL BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE, AND THERE IS NOTHING LEFT OF WHAT STILL COULD BECOME A GREAT COUNTRY!"
Trump also warned that US forces had yet to begin full-scale action. "Our Military, the greatest and most powerful (by far!) anywhere in the World, hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran. Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants! New Regime leadership knows what has to be done, and has to be done, FAST!" he wrote.
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Iran hits back, calls Trump a 'desperate loser'
Iran strongly rejected the remarks, with officials condemning the strikes and rhetoric. Seyed Abbas Araghchi said targeting civilian infrastructure would not weaken the country’s resolve.
"Striking civilian structures, including unfinished bridges, will not compel Iranians to surrender. It only conveys the defeat and moral collapse of an enemy in disarray. Every bridge and building will be built back stronger. What will never recover: damage to America's standing," he posted on X.
The Iranian embassy in New Zealand echoed the sentiment, stating, "Destruction of civilian infrastructure. This is the only thing a desperate loser can do."
Casualties reported in Karaj strike
According to an Associated Press report, the strike on a bridge in Karaj resulted in eight deaths. Iran's state media, citing authorities in Alborz province, said 95 people were injured after gathering near the bridge and riverbank to celebrate "Nature Day". The bridge was reportedly still under construction at the time of the attack.
Escalation follows 'Stone Age' warning
The latest exchange comes days after Trump's address on the ongoing West Asia conflict. In his speech, he warned of severe consequences if Iran failed to reach an agreement.
"We're going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks. We're going to bring them back to the Stone Ages, where they belong," Trump said.
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Iran responded sharply, including missile launches toward Israel shortly after the address. Its diplomatic handles also mocked Trump's claims about weakening Iran's missile capabilities.
