US strikes strategic railway bridge linking Iran to China: What to know

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US strikes strategic railway bridge linking Iran to China: What to know

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A strategic railway bridge linking Iran to China was reportedly struck by US forces. The bridge connects Tehran and southern cities to Mashhad, where crowds have gathered for the burial of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, indicating potential geopolitical tensions relating to infrastructure.

The railway bridge also links Tehran and other southern cities to Mashhad, where large crowds are gathering for the burial ceremony on Thursday of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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