Iran Accuses U.S. of Bombing Railway Bridge, Disrupting Khamenei Funeral Travel

Iran has accused U.S. forces of bombing a railway bridge, an act that has reportedly disrupted transportation for citizens attempting to travel to Mashhad for the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Train services connecting the capital, Tehran, to Mashhad have been suspended.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that the U.S. attack targeted the Aqqala railway bridge, suggesting the strike was intended to divert attention from the funeral proceedings. Iran's national broadcaster reported that the suspension of train services was a direct consequence of the alleged U.S. strike.

Iran's national railway company confirmed the temporary halt in passenger train services due to the damaged bridge. While railway workers are reportedly working to repair the damaged section and restore operations, alternative road transportation is being arranged for those heading to Mashhad, a city considered holy and Khamenei's birthplace.

Notably, the U.S. Central Command has not confirmed its involvement in the bombing of the Aqqala railway bridge. Their statement only mentioned strikes on approximately 90 military targets in Iran, without specific details about the bridge incident. The U.S. has not verified any connection between its operations and the damage to the bridge.