Straits Times
Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants
Iran's infrastructure could be in Washington's crosshairs as President Trump escalated his warnings Thursday, threatening to destroy the country's bridges and power plants. The remarks mark a sharp intensification in rhetoric toward Tehran, moving beyond previous threats to target specific civilian infrastructure. If acted upon, such strikes would represent a dramatic escalation with sweeping consequences for the region.
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One US pilot rescued, another missing after Iran says it downed fighter jet
A US F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran, with one crew member rescued by American forces and a second still missing. Iran claimed responsibility for the shootdown and released photos of the wreckage, prompting a US search-and-rescue operation. The incident marks a significant escalation with direct military consequences for American personnel.
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Iran war live: Trump warns assault on infrastructure ‘hasn’t even started’
The United States struck Iran's largest bridge as Trump warned the assault on Iranian infrastructure is only beginning, signaling a significant escalation in direct military engagement. Tehran responded by launching attacks across the region, broadening the conflict beyond bilateral strikes. The exchange marks a dangerous new phase in US-Iran tensions, with both sides showing little appetite for de-escalation.
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Iran vows retaliation after deadly US strike on bridge in Karaj
Iran has pledged swift retaliation following a US strike that destroyed a major bridge in Karaj, one of the country's most significant pieces of infrastructure. Officials framed the attack as a deliberate provocation, vowing to rebuild while warning that American credibility in the region has suffered an irreparable blow. The strike marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran.
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Over 100 US legal experts condemn strikes on Iran as possible ‘war crimes’
More than 100 American legal scholars have signed an open letter condemning U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, warning the attacks may constitute war crimes under international law. The letter raises pointed concerns about both the conduct of the strikes and the rhetoric surrounding them. The move signals a growing challenge to the legal justification for the campaign from within the American academic establishment.
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