US Bombs Key Railway Bridge Linking Iran to China, Russia
A United States airstrike has reportedly targeted a strategic railway bridge in Iran's northern Golestan Province, disrupting a key transport corridor connecting the Islamic Republic with China and Russia, according to Iranian media reports.
Iranian state-affiliated news agencies, including Mehr and Fars, reported that the strike hit the Aq Taqeh Khan railway bridge, an important section of the international rail network linking Iran with Central Asia.
The route serves as a major overland trade corridor connecting Iran to China and Russia through Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. Local authorities said emergency response teams were deployed to the scene shortly after the attack to assess the extent of the damage and begin recovery efforts.
Initial reports indicated there were no immediate casualties, although officials said investigations into the impact of the strike were ongoing.
The railway corridor is regarded as strategically significant, facilitating the movement of goods between Iran and its eastern partners while providing an alternative to maritime shipping routes.
Any disruption to the network could affect regional trade and logistics, particularly as geopolitical tensions continue to reshape international transport routes.
The reported strike comes amid escalating hostilities involving the United States and Iran, with both sides accusing each other of targeting strategic military and infrastructure assets.
The latest development has heightened concerns over the potential for a broader regional conflict and its implications for global trade and energy markets.
As of the time of filing this report, the U.S. Department of Defense had not publicly confirmed carrying out the strike or issued an official statement regarding the reported attack on the railway bridge.
Analysts say the reported targeting of transportation infrastructure highlights the growing strategic importance of supply routes in the ongoing confrontation, with critical logistics networks increasingly becoming focal points in the conflict.
Further details are expected as Iranian authorities complete damage assessments and international observers monitor developments in the region.





