US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran to reach a peace deal "before it's too late", posting a video of airstrikes on Tehran's B1 Bridge that have so far killed at least two civilians and injured many more.
"Much more to follow," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post after his address on the war in the Gulf, which did not offer any information on a possible US exit strategy from the war.
"IT IS TIME FOR IRAN TO MAKE A DEAL BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE, AND THERE IS NOTHING LEFT OF WHAT STILL COULD BECOME A GREAT COUNTRY!" he added in the post.
The casualties from the US-Israel airstrikes were confirmed by Alborz Province Deputy Governor for Political Affairs, who said that the incident occurred in the construction workshop area of the bridge.
The B1 Bridge in the Karaj area of the Alborz province near Tehran—considered one of the region’s major engineering projects that was nearing completion—sustained serious damage in the strikes, as per a report from semi-official news agency WANA.
It added that the airstrikes had also heavily hit the Alborz Innovation and Creative Industries Factory, a major tech hub in the country that was known to host private-sector startups and knowledge-based companies.
The airstrikes have destroyed access routes to the area, making rescue operations difficult, as the authorities urge residents to avoid the area. Power outages have also been reported in the surrounding areas, with utility teams working to restore service.
Notably, the airstrikes took place on Sizdah Bedar (Nature Festival), an annual Iranian festival held thirteen days after Nowruz, during which people spend time in nature, with activities such as picnics and walks.
The report added that this may have led to the airstrikes hitting more civilians than usual, which is yet to be verified as rescue operations are still underway.