Airstrikes hit key bridge near Tehran twice within hours, casualties reported
Shafaq News- Tehran (Updated at 18:59)
A joint US-Israeli airstrike struck the “B1 Bridge” near the Azimiya area in Karaj, leading to injuries and partial destruction in the facility, Iranian media reported on Thursday.
Iranian state television later reported that a second US-Israeli strike targeted the same bridge hours after the first. It added that the renewed strike occurred while rescue teams were assisting victims.
The bridge is located on the road leading to Chalous Avenue, a major mountainous route linking Tehran to the Caspian Sea, and spans the Karaj River. It is considered a vital part of the highway connecting the capital with the city of Karaj, serving as a key transportation artery in the region.
Formed in 2026 by Iranian civil architects, the structure is regarded as a major engineering project and one of the most prominent infrastructure developments in Iran and the broader Middle East, featuring advanced design and large-scale dimensions.
It extends approximately 1,050 meters in length and rises to an estimated height of 156 meters above ground level. It is about 38 meters wide, comprising three traffic lanes in each direction in addition to a dedicated service lane.
