Arabic version: إيران تدين التهديدات الأمريكية بعد الهجمات على البنية التحتية المدنية

Iran has condemned recent US airstrikes that targeted civilian infrastructure, labeling the actions as a ‘moral collapse’ of the United States and Israel. The condemnation follows President Donald Trump’s warning of further strikes aimed at Iran’s bridges and power plants. According to Al Jazeera, Trump threatened on social media to escalate military action, stating, ‘The biggest bridge in Iran comes tumbling down, never to be used again.’

The recent airstrike on a newly constructed bridge near Karaj, west of Tehran, resulted in eight fatalities and 95 injuries. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the strikes, asserting that targeting civilian structures would not force Iranians to capitulate. He described such actions as indicative of an enemy in disarray, further escalating the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.

As the conflict continues, regional instability is impacting global energy markets, with countries striving to secure oil shipments through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Reports indicate that smoke has been observed rising from Qeshm Island, highlighting the risks to vital infrastructure in the region. The Iranian government has warned against provocative actions, especially concerning a UN Security Council vote that could authorize member states to use defensive measures in the Strait.

In retaliation for the attacks, Iranian media has suggested potential strikes on key infrastructure in neighboring countries, including Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed to have targeted US-linked industrial sites in the Gulf, warning of more severe reprisals if attacks on Iranian industries continue.

Additionally, the Iranian health ministry reported significant damage to the Pasteur Institute, a major health research facility, due to US and Israeli strikes. The damage has been described as a direct assault on international health security, prompting calls for international organizations to provide support for reconstruction efforts. The World Health Organization has verified more than 20 attacks on healthcare facilities in Iran since March 1, raising concerns about the humanitarian impact of the ongoing conflict.