By Palang Paul
The United States has struck a strategic railway bridge in northern Iran, targeting a key overland trade route linking Tehran with China and Russia, according to Israeli media.
The strike reportedly hit the Aq Taqeh Khan railway bridge in Golestan Province overnight, The Times of Israel reported on Thursday, amid escalating military tensions between Washington and Tehran.
The bridge forms part of a critical rail corridor connecting Iran to Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan before extending into China. The route has become increasingly important for trade between Iran and its strategic partners, particularly as geopolitical tensions continue to reshape global supply chains.
The railway reportedly assumed greater strategic significance earlier this year following the blockade of Iran’s Gulf ports by the United States, providing an alternative land route for the movement of goods and industrial materials.
The corridor has also been used to facilitate Russian cargo shipments into Iran since late 2025, reinforcing economic and logistical cooperation between Moscow and Tehran despite Western sanctions and regional instability.
Iranian authorities said repair work on the damaged bridge would begin immediately and are confident the crossing will be restored within a short period to prevent prolonged disruption to trade.
Officials maintained that contingency plans and engineering teams are in place to ensure the rapid restoration of the rail link, reflecting years of investment in strengthening the country’s transport infrastructure against external threats.
Security analysts say the strike appears aimed at disrupting Iran’s logistical capacity and increasing pressure on Tehran by targeting infrastructure that underpins its economic ties with China and Russia.
The latest attack underscores the widening scope of the confrontation between the United States and Iran, with strategic transport infrastructure increasingly becoming a target in the broader geopolitical contest.
International observers are closely monitoring the situation amid concerns that any prolonged disruption to the corridor could affect regional trade and supply chains across Asia and Eurasia.
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