Iranian road engineering masterpiece damaged in attack by the US and Israel

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, April 2 - According to a report from the Iranian Mehr News Agency on the 2nd, the Beyik Highway Bridge in Karaj City, known as the highest bridge in the Middle East and a landmark engineering masterpiece of Iran, was damaged in an attack by the United States and Israel.

The report stated that the target of the US-Israeli attack that day was the Beyik Highway Bridge, which is a benchmark project in Iran's engineering sector and is considered one of the most complex engineering achievements in the world. It is a core infrastructure of the Tehran-Karaj transportation corridor and was originally scheduled to be officially put into operation soon.

The attack caused damage to the main structure of the bridge, and the relevant road sections have been completely closed. Local authorities issued an emergency alert, urging the public to avoid the area. The attack also led to power supply interruptions in some areas of Karaj, and the power company has dispatched repair teams to the site to carry out emergency repairs.

Classification
Region
Europe, West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
The Beik Highway Bridge was attacked and damaged by U.S. and Israeli forces.
Location
Karaj · Tehran
Unit
U.S. and Israeli forces
Time
April 2
Equipment
none specified
Summary

U.S. and Israeli forces attacked and damaged the Beik Highway Bridge in Karaj on April 2. This bridge, a significant engineering project in Iran, suffered structural damage, leading to road closures and power disruptions in the area. Local authorities have issued emergency warnings for residents to avoid the vicinity.

Key Facts
  • The Beik Highway Bridge in Karaj was attacked on April 2.
  • The bridge is considered a significant engineering achievement in Iran.
  • The attack caused structural damage to the bridge and led to road closures.
  • Power supply was disrupted in parts of Karaj due to the attack.
  • Local authorities issued emergency warnings to avoid the area.