Trump announces destruction of Iran's tallest bridge
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- U.S. President Donald Trump announced the destruction of Iran's tallest bridge, the B1 bridge, following threats to bomb the country "back to the Stone Ages" (The Hindu, NYT World).
- Ghodratollah Seif, Deputy Governor of Alborz Province, reported eight killed and 95 wounded in the strike on the B1 bridge (state TV, Fars news agency).
- Iran's military vowed "crushing" attacks against the United States and Israel in response to Trump's threats (original content).
- India emphasized the crisis's impact on its energy security and the loss of its mariners, advocating for de-escalation and diplomacy (original content).
- The Philippines secured a pledge from Iran for safe passage of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz (original content).
- UN Secretary-General urged a peaceful resolution to prevent the Middle East from being engulfed by war, highlighting the deepening civilian impact (UN News).
- Asia Times suggests Trump is falling into Iran’s asymmetric resolve trap, while Channel News Asia notes oil surges and mixed stocks as hopes for a quick end to the war diminish.
Why it matters: The strike killed eight people and wounded 95 others in Iran's Alborz Province, escalating the Iran-Israel war.
