New Strikes In Iran Near Tehran Bridge Attack Big explosions happened today in Tehran. This is part of the ongoing war between Iran and Israel. Iranian news said the U.S. and Israel hit a bridge in Karaj.
The bridge was hit two times. The first strike killed and hurt regular people. The second strike happened when rescue teams were trying to help.
The city of Karaj is north of Tehran. This bridge is very important for the area. It is one of the tallest bridges in the country.
Many People Hurt In Bridge Attack
Ghodratollah Seif is a local leader in Iran. He told the news that the strike was very bad. He said eight people died in the attack.
About 95 other people are hurt. They are getting help in the hospital now. The bridge is called the B1 bridge.
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke about the attack on Thursday. He said the tallest bridge in Iran is now gone. He had warned that the U.S. would use a lot of force.
UN To Vote On Important Sea Path
The UN Security Council will meet on Friday morning. They want to vote on a new plan. This plan comes from the country of Bahrain.
The goal is to protect ships in the Strait of Hormuz. This is a very important water path for the world. Iran has been blocking most of the ships there.
The plan allows countries to use defensive tools to keep ships safe. They cannot use these tools to start new attacks. They only want to make sure ships can pass through safely.
War Spreads Across West Asia
The war has been going on for a full month now. It does not look like it will stop soon. Many groups are fighting each other.
Iran and its friends are fighting Israel and the United States. Many U.S. buildings and areas in the Middle East are being targeted. The fighting is getting more intense every day.
The bombs are now hitting power plants and factories. This makes life very hard for people living there. It also makes the whole world worry about energy and oil.
Global Worries Over Energy Supplies
Since the war is hitting factories, oil might become hard to get. The Strait of Hormuz is where much of the world’s oil travels. If it stays blocked, prices could go up.
Both sides are hitting civilian areas more often now. This means people who are not soldiers are in danger. The war is moving away from just the battlefield.
World leaders are trying to find a way to stop the fighting. For now, the situation remains very dangerous. Everyone is waiting to see what happens next at the UN.
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FAQ
What happened in Karaj?
A bridge was bombed twice.
How many people died at the bridge?
Eight people died there.
What is the UN voting on?
Securing the Strait of Hormuz.
Who suggested the UN plan?
The country of Bahrain.
How long has the war lasted?
It has been one month.