2026.04.02 - 17:57

The B1 bridge in the Azimiyeh area of Karaj, near Iran’s capital Tehran, exploded following an airstrike by US-Israeli forces, leaving several people injured.

Axar.az informs, citing Fars news agency, parts of Karaj experienced power outages after the explosion.

The bridge, located over the Tehran-Karaj expressway, is considered the tallest bridge in the Middle East.

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US and Israeli military forces launched another strike on the Karaj bridge while rescue teams were operating in the area.

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During the attack on Iran’s Karaj B1 bridge, 8 people were killed and 95 were injured, Fars news reported.