President Donald Trump late Thursday night continued putting pressure on Iranian leaders to agree to his ceasefire demands "fast" by warning the U.S. military will next target their bridges and electric power plants.
In a forceful post on Truth Social, the president underscored America's overwhelming military strength and made clear that recent strikes are only the beginning.
"Our Military, the greatest and most powerful (by far!) anywhere in the World, hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran," Trump wrote. "Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants! New Regime leadership knows what has to be done, and has to be done, FAST!"
The blunt warning follows a series of decisive U.S. airstrikes that have already crippled key Iranian infrastructure.
One strike destroyed a newly built, 446-foot-tall bridge connecting Tehran and Karaj — a strategic structure believed by U.S. officials to be part of a military supply route for Iran's missile and drone operations, the New York Post reported.
Video shared by Trump on Truth Social showed the massive bridge collapsing in a plume of smoke, signaling what analysts say is a calculated effort to dismantle Iran's logistical capabilities while increasing pressure on its leadership.
"The biggest bridge in Iran comes tumbling down, never to be used again — Much more to follow!" Trump wrote Thursday afternoon, adding, "IT IS TIME FOR IRAN TO MAKE A DEAL BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE."
U.S. officials told multiple outlets that additional infrastructure targets are likely already being considered, including more bridges and critical energy facilities.
Trump himself emphasized that electric generating plants could be hit "very hard and probably simultaneously" if Tehran refuses to negotiate.
While Iranian state-run media claimed the bridge had not yet been opened to the public and denied it was being used for military purposes, U.S. defense officials maintain the strike eliminated a key supply corridor.
The broader military campaign, part of "Operation Epic Fury," reflects a strategy aimed at forcing Iran's leadership to the negotiating table through overwhelming pressure rather than prolonged ground conflict — a hallmark of Trump's "peace through strength" doctrine.
In a prime-time address earlier this week, Trump vowed to strike Iran "extremely hard" for a limited period if necessary, while leaving the door open for a deal that could stabilize the region.
With additional targets now explicitly identified, the message from the White House is unmistakable: Iran faces a narrowing window to act before the consequences escalate further.
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Charlie McCarthy, a writer/editor at Newsmax, has nearly 40 years of experience covering news, sports, and politics.
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