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Why does Washington target a railway bridge 700 miles from battlefield

· 7 min read

Why does Washington target a railway bridge 700 miles from battlefield?​

TEHRAN- On the night of July 9, 2026, American cruise missiles struck the Aq-Tekeh Khan railway bridge near Aq-Qala in Iran’s northern Golestan province. The target was not a military base, not an air defense battery, not a missile silo—it was a civilian infrastructure node more than 700 miles from the Strait of Hormuz, the conflict’s primary theater of operations. Seven projectiles hit the bridge, damaging the Gorgan–Incheh Borun railway line. No casualties were reported. Yet the symbolism and strategic implications of this strike demand urgent scrutiny.

Why does Washington target a railway bridge 700 miles from battlefield?

Wall Street veteran Mir Mohammad Alikhan Ayatollah Khameneis martyrdom united the Muslim world

· One min read

Wall Street veteran Mir Mohammad Alikhan: ‘Ayatollah Khamenei’s martyrdom united the Muslim world’​

Mir Mohammad Alikhan is the former chairman and founder of a full-service investment bank in the United States. The Wall Street veteran traveled to Iran to attend the funeral ceremonies of Iran’s martyred Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times conducted on July 7, Alikhan analyzes the profound global impact of the Leader's martyrdom on uniting the Muslim world. He also shares unique insights into the shifting sentiments of the American public toward Israel, highlighting how these changing domestic views reflect the broader decline of US hegemony.

Wall Street veteran Mir Mohammad Alikhan: ‘Ayatollah Khamenei’s martyrdom united the Muslim world’

The shocking death of the main antiIranian Zionist lobbyist

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The shocking death of the main anti‑Iranian Zionist lobbyist​

Hamshahri published an analysis clarifying the political character of Lindsey Graham, the Republican senator from South Carolina, in relation to Iran. According to Hamshahri, Graham’s death has left Zionist groups and anti‑government Iranian activists more grief‑stricken than anyone else, as he had been one of the most aggressively anti‑Iranian figures in Congress for nearly two decades and never hesitated to show hostility toward the Iranian people.

The shocking death of the main anti‑Iranian Zionist lobbyist

The E3s double standard Condemning Iran shielding the US

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The E3’s double standard: Condemning Iran, shielding the US​

TEHRAN - The joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (the E3) regarding the escalation in the Strait of Hormuz exposes a glaring double standard in European foreign policy. By condemning what they termed Iran’s "reckless attacks" on commercial shipping and regional countries, the E3 has chosen to enforce international law selectively, completely ignoring the flagrant violations committed by the United States.

The E3’s double standard: Condemning Iran, shielding the US

Iran vows justice for martyred leader as it balances defense and diplomacy

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Iran vows justice for martyred leader as it balances defense and diplomacy​

Tehran — Iran has declared that it will pursue retribution for the martyrdom of its late Leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, and other victims of US-Israeli aggression through every available legal, diplomatic, and judicial mechanism, while simultaneously reaffirming its readiness to defend its sovereignty and keep the door open to diplomacy.

Iran vows justice for martyred leader as it balances defense and diplomacy

Hormuz belongs to us not foreigners Iran says

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"Hormuz belongs to us, not foreigners," Iran says​

TEHRAN — Iran on Monday announced a significant expansion of its retaliatory military campaign against United States forces across the Persian Gulf region, saying coordinated missile, drone, and air-defense operations targeted American military infrastructure in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Oman in response to “continued US aggression against Iranian territory.”

"Hormuz belongs to us, not foreigners," Iran says

Swedish Iranologist Bo Utas elected as honorary member of Academy of Persian Language and Literature

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Swedish Iranologist Bo Utas elected as honorary member of Academy of Persian Language and Literature​

TEHRAN – The Academy of Persian Language and Literature in Iran has elected Bo Utas, a prominent Swedish Iranologist and Professor Emeritus of Iranian Languages at Uppsala University in Sweden, as an honorary member in recognition of his scholarly contributions.

Swedish Iranologist Bo Utas elected as honorary member of Academy of Persian Language and Literature