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Trump Threatens to Target Iran's Civilian Infrastructure Amid Escalating Tensions

4/6/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to target Iran's civilian infrastructure, a move the Iranian mission to the United Nations called dangerous and potentially endless.
Trump vowed to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran did not reopen Hormuz.
U.S.-Israeli strikes have intensified, targeting Iran's infrastructure, including the B1 bridge, which was destroyed and caused casualties.
Iranian officials warned continued aggression will provoke retaliation against U.S. allies in the region.

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to target Iran's civilian infrastructure, a move the Iranian mission to the United Nations called dangerous and potentially endless.
Trump vowed to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran did not reopen Hormuz.
U.S.-Israeli strikes have intensified, targeting Iran's infrastructure, including the B1 bridge, which was destroyed and caused casualties.
Iranian officials warned continued aggression will provoke retaliation against U.S. allies in the region.