Trump threatens to destroy 38 bridges in Iran within an hour if war resumes

Threat of rapid infrastructure destruction

US President Donald Trump revealed details of potential military measures in a conversation with CNN journalists. He stated that American command has already identified 38 bridges in Iranian territory that are susceptible to rapid destruction. According to the head of state, destroying these facilities could take approximately one hour if hostilities resume.

Assessment of consequences for Iranian infrastructure

Despite the existence of such a plan, Trump emphasised his desire to avoid new strikes on Iranian infrastructure. He argued that restoring the destroyed bridges would take 10 years.

«У нас є 38 мостів, які ми можемо знищити буквально за одну годину. Вони всі будуть зруйновані. Я не хочу цього робити, тому що на їхнє відновлення, по суті, знадобиться 10 років. Мені не подобається руйнувати мости. А найважче будувати саме мости. Це займає роки, а я хороший будівельник» ("We have 38 bridges that we can destroy literally in one hour. They will all be destroyed. I do not want to do this because, essentially, it will take 10 years to restore them. I do not like destroying bridges. And the hardest thing to build is bridges. It takes years, and I am a good builder"), the US president emphasised.

Other targets and conditions for a ceasefire

In addition to bridges, Trump named power plants among the potential targets for new attacks. He noted that repeated US strikes on Iran are "extremely unlikely" if the parties can achieve progress in negotiations dedicated to the Iranian nuclear programme, as well as ensure the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Military deployment in the region

Meanwhile, the US leader confirmed that the United States has three aircraft carriers in the region. He added that American armed forces are ready to resume hostilities if necessary.