President Trump had repeatedly threatened to destroy Iranian bridges — and according to Iranian state media, those threats have now been carried out. Reports indicate that US forces struck bridges in southern Iran, escalating what was already one of the most dangerous military standoffs of the decade.
Germany’s Der Spiegel noted that attacks on civilian infrastructure are considered potential war crimes under international humanitarian law, which distinguishes between military and civilian targets. The strikes come amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran, though neither side has signaled any willingness to return to diplomacy.
The destruction of bridges — critical for civilian movement, trade, and humanitarian aid — is likely to draw intense scrutiny from international bodies and human-rights organizations in the days ahead.
