Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens destruction of bridges and electric power plants in push for Tehran deal

LiveupdatedNewsWorldMiddle EastIran-US war latest: Trump threatens destruction of bridges and electric power plants in push for Tehran dealThe US president’s comments come after Emmanuel Macron urged Trump to ‘be serious’ and ‘let things quieten down’ James C. Reynolds, Harriette Boucher, Rachel Dobkin & Alisha Rahaman SarkarFriday 03 April 2026 05:25 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarks Close popoverCloseTrump celebrates destruction of major bridge in Iran: 'Make a deal before it's too late'On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondentsGet a weekly dispatch from our international correspondentsGet a weekly international news dispatchEmail*SIGN UPI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Donald Trump has threatened to bomb bridges and electric power plants in Iran in what appears to be a new push for Tehran to sign a deal. The ‌US military "hasn't even started destroying ‌what's left in ‌Iran. Bridges next, then ⁠Electric Power Plants," Trump wrote on Truth Social. His post said that Iran's leadership "knows ‌what has ​to be done, ‌and ⁠has to be ⁠done, FAST!" His new warning comes after he told Iran it must “make a deal before it is too late”, as he celebrated the partial destruction of Iran’s largest bridge. At least eight people were killed and about 95 people were injured in the attack on the bridge. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi issued a fresh warning to Trump in return, saying attacks on civilian infrastructures “will not compel Iranians to surrender”. He added: “It only conveys the defeat and moral collapse of an enemy in disarray. Every bridge and building will be built back stronger. What will never recover: damage to America's standing.” RecommendedTrump celebrates as major bridge in Iran cut in half by strike: ‘Make a deal before it’s too late’Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth removes top uniformed officer from Army as US wages war in IranSusie Wiles reportedly expressed concerns aides are giving Trump a ‘rose-colored view’ of the Iran war and its impactsCamera awkwardly knocked live on air while Yvette Cooper delivers Iran speechTrump delivers jaw-dropping and slurred Iran address that offers no end in sight to unpopular warKey PointsTrump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants in IranTrump celebrates as major bridge in Iran cut in half by strikeTrump tells Iran to make a deal before 'there is nothing left'Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reportedly removes top uniformed officer from ArmyAirstrikes on an Iranian bridge kill 8 JP Morgan warns oil could top $150 if disruptions persist Oil prices could spike to $120-$130 per barrel in the near term, with a ​risk of surging above $150 if supply ‌flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain disrupted into mid-May, JP Morgan said. JP Morgan's base-case assumption is ​that the disruption to the strait will ⁠ultimately be resolved through negotiations following ​a period of supply strain and inventory drawdowns. Under ​this scenario, oil prices are expected to remain elevated above $100 a barrel through the second quarter. Prices ​are then forecast to retrace in ​the second half of 2026, driven by a partial ‌reopening ⁠of the strait and some normalization of oil inventories, the note added. JP Morgan warned that the size and duration of any ​price spike would ​be ⁠key in determining the severity of the broader macroeconomic shock, raising ​the risk of deppressed demand and ​a ⁠potential recession if high prices persist Alisha Rahaman Sarkar3 April 2026 05:15Bangladesh cuts office hours to tackle energy crisisBangladesh is curtailing office hours and enforcing early closure of malls and shops beginning Friday to handle its energy crisis related to the war. The country’s cabinet ordered 30 per cent spending cuts for fuel and power at government offices, suspended some staff training and stopped purchases of new vehicles, ships and aircraft. Decorative lighting will not be allowed for celebrations. Bangladesh, a nation of 175 million people, is seeking alternative fuel sources and $2.5bn in external financing for imports, which account for 95 per cent of its fuel. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar3 April 2026 05:00US military shares photos of USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrierUS Central Command has shared photos of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier used in its military campaign against Iran. Rachel Dobkin3 April 2026 04:50People walk across Tabiat Bridge as Iranians celebrate Sizdah BedarPeople walk across Tabiat Bridge as Iranians celebrate Sizdah Bedar, also known as Nature Day, on the thirteenth day after Nowruz, or Persian New Year, on April 2, 2026, at Ab-o-Atash Park in Tehran, Iran (Getty Images)People walk across Tabiat Bridge as Iranians celebrate Sizdah Bedar, also known as Nature Day, on the thirteenth day after Nowruz, or Persian New Year, on April 2, 2026 (Getty Images)Alisha Rahaman Sarkar3 April 2026 04:40US strikes on an Iranian bridge kill 8At least eight people were killed and about 95 people were injured in US strikes on an Iranian bridge, according to state media reports. The strike hit people who had gathered under the bridge and along the riverbank to celebrate "Nature Day," Iran's state media said, citing authorities in Alborz province. Donald Trump referenced the strike on the B1 bridge, which he called Iran's biggest, in a social media post saying "much more to follow".Iranian officials condemned the destruction of civilian infrastructure. The bridge was still under construction. Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said the attack wouldn’t force Tehran to surrender. “It only conveys the defeat and moral collapse of an enemy in disarray,” he said. "Every bridge and building will be built back stronger. What will never recover: damage to America’s standing." Alisha Rahaman Sarkar3 April 2026 04:30Largest US aircraft carrier leaves CroatiaThe largest American aircraft carrier in service sailed out of Split and "remains poised for full mission tasking in support of national objectives in any area of operation," the Navy's 6th Fleet announced. It was unclear where it was going. It went to Croatia after a stop in Souda Bay, Greece, for repairs after a fire in its laundry room. It underwent further repairs in Croatia and saw its sailors take liberty while at port. The Ford left Norfolk, Virginia, on 24 June last year, making its deployment one of the longest in Navy history. If it heads to the Middle East, it would have to pass through the Suez Canal and the Red Sea. Yemen's Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have entered the war and begun firing on Israel, meaning the Ford could face fire from them. The USS Abraham Lincoln remains in the Arabian Sea. The US military's Central Command said Friday that it "continues to conduct flight operations, both day and night. "The USS George H W Bush aircraft carrier departed Norfolk on Wednesday to head to the Mideast. (AFP via Getty Images)Alisha Rahaman Sarkar3 April 2026 04:20Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants in IranIn a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump wrote: "Our Military, the greatest and most powerful (by far!) anywhere in the World, hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran. "Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants! New Regime leadership knows what has to be done, and has to be done, FAST!" Alisha Rahaman Sarkar3 April 2026 04:00Iranian Red Crescent says more than 2,000 people in Iran killed in warThe Iranian Red Crescent said Tuesday that more than 2,000 people in Iran have been killed in the ongoing war. “In less than a month, more than 2,000 people have been killed, including women and children, and at least 21,000 injured”, the humanitarian group wrote in a news release. “Many families have been forced to flee their homes, with an estimated 3 per cent of Iran’s population of around 92 million now internally displaced”. Rachel Dobkin3 April 2026 04:00Iran says its drafting proposal to 'monitor' Strait of Hormuz with Oman: reportIranian diplomat Kazem Gharibabadi has said the country is drafting a proposal to “monitor' the Strait of Hormuz with Oman, the Associated Press reported, citing Iranian state media. The proposal is “intended to facilitate and ensure safe passage and provide better services to ships passing through this route”, Gharibabadi said. Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about a fifth of the world’s oil, amid the growing conflict in the region. “Naturally, when we face an act of aggression, navigation encounters serious problems, and this is the result of the aggressive act”, the diplomat said. “We are currently at war and cannot expect pre-war rules to govern wartime conditions”. Rachel Dobkin3 April 2026 03:30In pictures: People gather in Tehran during 'Nature Day' as the Iran war drags onPeople gathered in Tehran Tuesday during “Nature Day” as the Iran war dragged on. Iranian women hold portraits of Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, while gathering in front of Tehran's Mellat park on Tuesday (AFP via Getty Images)Iranians gathered outside during 'Nature Day' (AFP via Getty Images)Rachel Dobkin3 April 2026 03:00Newer1 / 4OlderMore aboutIranDonald TrumpUSOilBrentJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies CommentsMost popularPopular videosBulletinRead next