A projectile launched from Iran heads towards Israel, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, as seen from Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, March 28, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman
Tehran [Iran], April 7 (ANI): A bridge on a key rail link in central Iran was targeted in an Israeli strike on Tuesday, according to Al Jazeera, citing Iran’s Mehr News Agency. The attack hit the Yahya Abad railway bridge in the city of Kashan, marking a further escalation in regional hostilities.
Local authorities in Isfahan province confirmed the impact of the strike. The deputy governor said the attack killed two people, as emergency teams were deployed to the site.
The strike followed an advisory issued earlier in the day by the Israel Defense Forces, warning Iranian citizens against using trains for their “safety” until 9 p.m. local time (17:30 GMT).
The disruption to transportation infrastructure comes amid broader regional tensions that have extended into the energy sector. In a parallel development, Iran’s key oil export terminal on Kharg Island was also targeted on Tuesday, according to Iranian state media.
The island, located in the Persian Gulf, serves as Iran’s most critical oil facility. Several strikes reportedly hit the site, which plays a central role in the ongoing military standoff and has already impacted global energy markets.
Kharg Island handles nearly 90 percent of Iran’s oil exports. Much of Iran’s mainland coastline is too shallow for large tankers, making the island essential to the country’s energy trade.
Its strategic location, opposite US military bases in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, increases its vulnerability during periods of heightened conflict. The latest strikes follow Iran’s decision to close the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest oil transit routes, further contributing to volatility in energy prices.
US President Donald Trump had earlier indicated the possibility of action against the facility. In comments to the Financial Times, he said, “Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don’t. We have a lot of options.”
Such a move is widely viewed as an effort to restrict Iran’s oil revenue and reduce its influence over the Strait of Hormuz. Given the island’s role in export operations, any disruption directly affects Tehran’s capacity to sustain its position in the broader conflict.
The strike comes amid a final ultimatum from Washington. Trump has set an 8 p.m. (ET) Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that failure to comply would result in a large-scale bombing campaign targeting Iran’s electric generating plants and bridges.
He previously said the objective would be to leave these facilities “burning, exploding, and never to be used again” within a four-hour window. During a White House briefing, Trump added, “The entire country could be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night.”
Reiterating the urgency, Trump warned there would be “no bridges, no power plants” if Iran fails to reach a deal before the deadline.
Describing the moment as a “critical period,” Trump said Washington had given Tehran sufficient time to negotiate an end to the conflict.
“They have till tomorrow. Now we will see what happens… A lot of people are affected by this. We are giving them until tomorrow, 8 o’clock Eastern Time. After that, they are going to have no bridges. They are going to have no power plants. Stone Age,” Trump said. (ANI)
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