JUST IN: IDF Announces Strikes on Eight Bridges Across Iran in Major Escalation
By Reflecto News Staff
April 5, 2026
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have confirmed that they conducted airstrikes on eight bridges in Iran today as part of intensified operations against Iranian infrastructure.
In a statement released this evening, the IDF said the bridges were targeted because they served as critical military supply routes and logistical links used to move missiles, drones, and other equipment. Several of the bridges were located in and around the greater Tehran area, including major highway connections west of the capital.
Details of the Strikes
- At least two major bridges near Karaj (the B1 Bridge and another key link) were hit multiple times, causing significant structural damage and long-term disruption to transportation.
- Other bridges struck were in central and western Iran, according to Iranian state media reports showing collapsed sections and thick smoke rising from impact sites.
- The strikes caused widespread traffic chaos and power outages in affected regions. Iranian officials reported civilian casualties and accused Israel of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure.
This brings the total number of bridges hit in recent days to over a dozen, as part of a broader campaign aimed at degrading Iran’s ability to move military assets and sustain prolonged operations.
Connection to Trump’s Ultimatum and Ongoing Campaign
The bridge strikes come as President Donald Trump maintains strong pressure on Iran with his latest deadline set for April 7 at 8:00 PM ET. Trump has repeatedly warned that if Iran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or reach a comprehensive deal, the U.S. and Israel will escalate dramatically, including potential strikes on power plants and other critical infrastructure.
In recent comments, Trump stated: “If they don’t make a deal, we’re gonna blow everything up and take the oil.”
Israeli officials have described the bridge attacks as necessary to disrupt Iranian logistics and support for proxy groups, including Hezbollah, which continues rocket fire on northern Israel.
Current Military and Diplomatic Situation
Despite the reported indirect talks for a potential 45-day ceasefire through mediators (including Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey), military operations remain intense:
- Fresh strikes today also hit Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, one of Iran’s top science and engineering institutions.
- A residential building in Shahr-e Qods was struck, killing at least 13 civilians.
- Iran has vowed that the next phase of its attacks will be “much more forceful,” including the recent use of cluster munition warheads against Israeli targets.
- Iran continues selective control over the Strait of Hormuz, allowing limited safe passage (15 ships in the past 24 hours) while warning that shipping lanes beyond the strait could also be targeted if escalation continues.
- The U.S. is heavily depleting advanced munitions stockpiles, including JASSM-ER stealth cruise missiles.
International Reactions
Iran has strongly condemned the bridge strikes as “war crimes” targeting civilian infrastructure. Russia and China have criticized the attacks, while European allies continue to show reluctance for direct involvement, leading to growing doubts about long-term U.S. commitment to NATO.
The IAEA has renewed calls for restraint around sensitive sites like the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, where repeated strikes have raised fears of radiological risks.
What Lies Ahead?
With Trump’s deadline approaching and both sides exchanging strong threats, the risk of further escalation is extremely high. A successful short-term ceasefire could provide space for negotiations toward a permanent end to the war, but deep mistrust makes any agreement fragile.
The bridge campaign appears designed to increase pressure on Iran ahead of the April 7 deadline, while Iran continues to use the Strait of Hormuz as leverage.
Reflecto News will continue monitoring developments in Tehran, Jerusalem, and Washington, including any updates on casualties, infrastructure damage, diplomatic progress, and the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
This is a rapidly developing story.