The statement by President Trump was made in response to a significant strike on a bridge near the Iranian capital Tehran. The threat of retaliation is coming from both sides, and the conflict is likely to spill over beyond military targets to the economy.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Trump Issues Another BIG Warning to Iran

The latest warning from Trump came in a social media message, in which he praised the strength of the US military and stating that this was just the beginning. The US President has issued a message to the leadership in Tehran that they have to take action quickly. These comments have come at a time when there is a rise in hostilities in West Asia, with the US and its allies increasing their activities, while Iran has issued its own series of warnings. Infrastructure is a potential target, say experts.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Trump Signals to Hit Iran's Bridges & Electric Plants Next

Trump claimed that "the U.S. military hasn't even started destroying what's left of Iran" and warned that "bridges will be targeted," followed by "electric power plants." This is a very dangerous escalation. Military analysts point out that an attack on Iran's infrastructure will disrupt its transportation network, electricity and its citizens lives. Iran has a power grid of over 88 million citizen, and its highway network runs through several of its economic centers, including Tehran, Karaj and Isfahan.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iran Signals Retaliation With List of Eight Strategic Bridges

It has been reported that Iranian media published a list of eight strategic bridges in the region after the attack on a major bridge near Karaj. This move seemed to be a signal of a possible retaliatory strategy and the attack on the bridge near Karaj has reportedly resulted in casualties. This has further escalated the tensions. It has been suggested that retaliatory strikes on infrastructure could widen the scope of the conflict.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: The 8 Bridges Identified by Iran

• Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Bridge - It is one of the longest sea bridges in the Middle East
• King Fahd Causeway - Major link between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
• Sheikh Zayed Bridge - Key transport artery in the UAE capital
• Sheikh Khalifa Bridge - Strategic infrastructure in the UAE
• King Hussein Bridge - Important regional crossing
• Damia Bridge - Strategic crossing in Jordan Valley
• Abdoun Bridge - Major urban infrastructure in Jordan's capital
• Al Maqta Bridge - Critical transport link in Abu Dhabi

US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Israel Raises Missile Alert in Upper Galilee Region

Amid all these tensions, Israel has issued alerts regarding rocket and missile activities in the northern parts of the country, which include places such as Malkiya, Kiryat Shmona, Tel Hai and Metula. There has also been a security alert issued regarding a possible intrusion of a hostile aircraft and this indicates a possibility of a wider scope of conflict.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi Says Talks With US Are 'Over Forever'

Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that negotiations with Washington have been concluded, pointing to a lack of trust after the strikes. Diplomatic sources indicate that termination of negotiations is taking away a possible means of de-escalation. The failure of negotiations means that a conflict could be protracted.

US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens

The reported restrictions by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz have raised concern on a global level and this waterway carries almost 20% of global oil shipment volume, making it a crucial waterway. The Strait of Hormuz has already affected shipping rates as well as oil prices. Gulf countries have urged international intervention in the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump urged his allies to assist him in opening it as tensions escalated. However, it has been stated that international diplomacy may get affected in the coming weeks.