Strikes on civilian bridges will not force surrender, says Iran’s Araghchi

 Shafaq News- Tehran

Targeting civilian bridges would not compel Iranians to surrender, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday, following a strike on the B-1 bridge in Karaj, west of Tehran.

In a post on X, Araghchi said striking civilian structures, including unfinished bridges, “only conveys the defeat and moral collapse of an enemy in disarray,” describing the attacks as evidence of weakness rather than strength.

Araghchi further stated that every bridge and building “will be built back stronger. What will never recover: damage to America's standing,” warning of lasting reputational consequences. 

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. pic.twitter.com/872zuE36qD

— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 2, 2026

In a separate post, he said, “There’s one striking difference between the present and the Stone Age,” noting that “there was no oil or gas being pumped in the Middle East back then,” and questioned whether US leadership wants to “turn back the clock.”

There's one striking difference between the present and the Stone Age: there was no oil or gas being pumped in the Middle East back then. Are POTUS and Americans who put him in office sure that they want to turn back the clock?

— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 2, 2026

Earlier, US President Donald Trump warned that more strikes are coming after Iran's highest bridge was attacked, urging Tehran to reach a deal before it is "too late."