Trump: US Ready to Strike 38 Bridges in Iran, Prefers to Avoid Infrastructure Damage

President Trump stated in a CNN interview that the US has identified 38 bridges in Iran as potential targets for strikes if hostilities resume, but expressed a preference to avoid destroying infrastructure. This signals a shift from prior policy of maximum pressure to a more explicit military threat, though the statement is rhetorical and not corroborated by official military plans. The ambiguity lies in whether this is deterrence signaling or a concrete operational plan, and it escalates tensions in an already volatile US-Iran relationship.

AI disclosure: Model-written summary of the source, not a verified fact. Check the sources. How Mosaic works