Middle East: Tehran‑Karaj Bridge Struck, Steel Plants Hit, Israel‑Lebanon Clashes Escalate | Dawn
April 2, 2026
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A major highway bridge connecting Tehran and Karaj — known as the B1 bridge, one of the tallest in the Middle East — was struck in multiple airstrikes carried out by US‑Israeli aircraft, injuring civilians and collapsing sections of the structure, according to Iranian state media. In separate strikes, key Iranian steel plants including facilities in Khuzestan Steel Company and Mobarakeh Steel Company were hit, halting production and damaging economic infrastructure as part of the widening campaign.
Meanwhile, hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon have also intensified, with missile and drone exchanges escalating clashes along the border --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndotcom/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawn_com Website: www.dawn.com Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #iran #israel #lebanon #middleeast #BridgeStrike #steelplants #war #geopolitics #breakingnews #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
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