• Trump announced more strikes on Iran following the attack on the B1 bridge.
• The bridge, the tallest in the Middle East, was heavily damaged, causing casualties.
• The US insists Iran must negotiate to avoid further destruction.

US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran following the destruction of the B1 bridge, claiming it was the tallest in the Middle East. He asserted that "the biggest bridge in Iran comes tumbling down, never to be used again," and threatened, "Much more to follow!" This warning was accompanied by a video posted on his social media platform, where Trump urged Iran to reach a deal "before it is too late" according to aa and Indiatimes.

The bridge, which was still under construction and an essential part of a major highway project, was reportedly targeted in a US-Israeli airstrike that resulted in significant casualties, with Iranian state media indicating eight deaths and 95 injuries. Iranian officials described the attack as a direct act of aggression against civilian infrastructure, asserting it will not compel their surrender, according to Indiatimes and SCMP.

Trump's recent remarks were part of a broader escalation in hostilities, as he justified the strikes by asserting, "Over the next two to three weeks, we are going to bring them back to the Stone Ages," an assertion that has sparked outrage in Iran, illustrating the growing instability in the region. These escalatory statements reflect a push from the US for Iran to negotiate amidst increasing military operations, as highlighted by aa, Indiatimes, and SCMP.