US and Israeli Airstrike Targets Buyik Bridge in Iran's Karaj
KARAJ, Iran — A US and Israeli airstrike struck the Buyik Bridge in Karaj on Thursday, damaging the structure described as the tallest in the Middle East and wounding several people.
The bridge, part of the Tehran-Karaj highway, spans 1,050 meters in length with pillars rising 136 meters high, according to Iran's Fars News Agency. The attack impacted the bridge and surrounding areas, including infrastructure, and caused electricity disruptions.
Iranian officials issued warnings for citizens to avoid the area, while roads were closed. The strike delayed operations in the vicinity.
Separately, loud explosions echoed across central, western, and eastern Tehran, sparking panic among residents. Local media and a France Presse reporter reported the blasts, though exact targets in the capital were not identified.
No further details on the airstrike's objectives or additional casualties emerged immediately.
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