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Trump Threatens to Target Iran's Key Bridges in Ultimatum

4/6/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's bridges unless Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz, dubbing it 'Bridge Day'.
The ultimatum raises concerns about war crimes.
Iran has about 300,000 bridges, with five key structures at risk.
The five key structures at risk are Persian Gulf Bridge, Lake Urmia Bridge, Sadr Multilevel Expressway, Karun 4 Arch Bridge, and Ghadir Cable-stayed Bridge.

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's bridges unless Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz, dubbing it 'Bridge Day'.
The ultimatum raises concerns about war crimes.
Iran has about 300,000 bridges, with five key structures at risk.
The five key structures at risk are Persian Gulf Bridge, Lake Urmia Bridge, Sadr Multilevel Expressway, Karun 4 Arch Bridge, and Ghadir Cable-stayed Bridge.