On the 35th day of the war in the Middle East, tensions continue to escalate, with new attacks being recorded in the region. Kuwait’s military announced in the early morning hours that the emirate came under attack by missiles and unmanned aircraft, as Gulf states continue to be targets of Iranian retaliation.
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“Kuwait’s air defense systems are currently repelling attacks from enemy missiles and drones,” the general staff stated via X, assuring that “any explosions heard are due to interceptions.”
Meanwhile, the Israeli Defense Forces announced they activated air defense systems to intercept missiles launched from Iran toward Israeli territory, confirming the ongoing escalation of the conflict. “Moments ago, the Israeli Defense Forces detected missiles launched from Iran against the territory of the State of Israel” and are “operating defense systems to intercept the threat,” according to a statement released at 03:09 (Greece time), calling on residents in threatened areas to seek shelter immediately.
According to Iranian media, the Revolutionary Guards, the ideological army of the Islamic Republic, announced they launched “long-range” missiles against Tel Aviv and the resort city of Eilat (south).
Middle East: At least 8 dead and 95 wounded from bridge bombing west of Tehran
At least eight people were killed and 95 wounded due to the bombing of a bridge on the highway connecting Tehran with the city of Karaj in western Iran, according to Godratollah Seif, deputy governor of Alborz province, as reported by Fars News Agency and the Islamic Republic’s state television.
The tallest bridge in the Middle East was partially destroyed in an airstrike hours after Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran “back to the Stone Age”.
The B1 bridge in Karaj, which was still under construction, was set to form part of a major highway connecting the region with… pic.twitter.com/ikkyBQUzx1
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) April 2, 2026
US President Donald Trump earlier shared a video via Truth Social showing the destruction of “Iran’s largest bridge” in a bombing, commenting that it’s time for Tehran to make a deal “before it’s too late.”
“It’s time for Iran to make a deal before it’s too late and there’s nothing left of what could still be a great country,” he stated.
JUST IN – Trump: “The biggest bridge in Iran comes tumbling down.” pic.twitter.com/kSZENXhdeO
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) April 2, 2026
Donald Trump: “Iran is eager for a deal”
Meanwhile, in a phone interview the day after his address, Donald Trump told TIME magazine that Iran is willing to make a deal to end the conflicts. “Why wouldn’t they call? We just blew up their three major bridges last night,” he said characteristically. “We’re destroying them. They say Trump doesn’t negotiate with Iran. I mean, it’s a pretty easy negotiation.”
He continued, claiming that Iran is “eager” to reach an agreement to end the war. “They are very tough and capable of enduring tremendous pain, and I respect them for that. The truth is they’re better at negotiations than they are at war.”
