03 April,2026 09:53 AM IST | Tehran | mid-day online correspondent
The attack is said to have targeted the B1 bridge in Karaj. Representational Pic/File/AFP
At least eight civilians were reportedly been killed and 95 others were injured following US-Israeli strikes in Iran, according to state media, reported the ANI.
The attack is said to have targeted the B1 bridge in Karaj, causing significant casualties in the surrounding area.
Reports indicated that those affected included travellers, local villagers, and families who were outdoors observing Nature Day. The presence of civilians near the site at the time of the strike contributed to the high number of casualties.
President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran remains resolute in defending itself against what he described as American and Israeli aggression. He reiterated that the country would utilise all available capacities to respond to the ongoing conflict, the news agency reported.
During a telephone conversation with Ilham Aliyev, Pezeshkian said that Iran had been engaged in indirect negotiations with the United States when the strikes began. He also outlined the impact of the conflict, including damage to vital infrastructure, as well as reported strikes on schools and hospitals, according to the ANI.
Aliyev expressed concern over the implications for regional security and stability, and voiced hope for a swift restoration of peace. The two leaders also discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Beyond the security situation, the two leaders also explored avenues to "boost Tehran-Baku cooperation in various fields."
Separately, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held discussions with Maria Teresa Lazaro. Araghchi stated that Iran's actions to restrict vessels linked to adversaries from passing through the Strait of Hormuz were in line with international law, as per the ANI.
He added that such measures were intended to safeguard security in the strategic waterway and prevent further military escalation, while allowing safe passage for non-hostile vessels.
Lazaro conveyed condolences over the deaths of Iranian citizens and officials, including former leader Ali Khamenei, and called for an immediate end to the conflict.
According to Iranian health officials cited by state media, more than 2,000 people, including women and children, have been killed since the conflict began over a month ago, the news agency reported.
(with ANI inputs)
