Israeli Strikes IRGC Rail Bridges Across Iran

Israeli warplanes struck eight segments of railway bridges and road infrastructure across Iran on April 7, 2026, targeting sites used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to transport weapons and military equipment. The attacks, which affected locations in Tehran, Karaj, Tabriz, Kashan, and Qom, were confirmed by the Israel Defense Forces as part of an ongoing campaign to disrupt Iran's logistics network.

Prior to the operation, the Israeli military issued a warning in Farsi on social media, urging Iranian civilians to avoid all train travel and stay clear of railway lines until 9 p.m. local time to minimize risks. The statement emphasized safety measures, and the IDF reported using precise munitions along with aerial surveillance to limit civilian casualties. Rail services were canceled in several cities, including Mashhad, following the advisory.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the strikes in a video message, stating that the targeted infrastructure had enabled the Revolutionary Guards to move missile launchers and evade detection by Israeli and U.S. forces. "We are targeting the railways and bridges used by the Revolutionary Guards," Netanyahu said. "They use...