INTERNATIONAL — April 2, 2026
US and Israeli Airstrike Targets Buyik Bridge in Iran's Karaj
A US and Israeli airstrike damaged the Buyik Bridge in Iran's Karaj on Thursday, described as the Middle East's tallest, wounding several people and prompting road closures and warnings. Explosions also rocked Tehran, causing resident panic.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Amu TV — 2 min read
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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Reliability assessment
Single source (Amu TV) provides direct, concrete, checkable details: specific bridge name ('Buyik'), precise location (Karaj), dimensions (1050m length, 136m pillars) attributed to named outlet Fars News Agency, damage from Iranian media, official advisories, and explosions corroborated by AFP reporter.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Amu TV: "causing panic among residents" - emotional framing of public reaction; "serious economic and regional consequences" - mild advocacy phrasing implying severe, unquantified impact.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
The <strong>B1 bridge</strong>, which runs between Tehran and Karaj, has reportedly been attacked twice today today, Iran's Fars news agency is reporting. The second attack occurred while rescue forces were at the scene helping people injured in the previous ...
- Highway bridge in Iran hit by air strike: Reportenglish.alarabiya.net
Fars added that the <strong>B1 bridge</strong> is considered the Middle East’s highest bridge and was inaugurated earlier this year. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.
- US‑Israeli airstrikes hit middle east's tallest B1 bridge linking Tehran to Karaj, several injured | Watch- Moneycontrol.commoneycontrol.com
A US‑Israeli airstrike hit the Middle East’s tallest <strong>B1 bridge</strong> connecting Tehran to Karaj, causing multiple injuries and disrupting a key trade route.
Several strikes hit the <strong>B1 bridge</strong> about 40 kilometers (25 miles) west of the Iranian capital on Thursday, semi-official Fars News Agency reported, citing a local security official.
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