The Israel Defense Forces warned Iranian civilians to stay off trains Monday before striking railway lines, bridges, and missile sites across Iran in the latest wave of coordinated U.S.-Israeli airstrikes tied to a looming deadline from President Donald Trump.
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The IDF warned Iranian civilians to avoid trains by 21:00 local time on April 7, 2026, then struck railways in Kashan, reportedly killing two. U.S.-Israeli airstrikes claim to have rendered approximately 85% of Iran’s petrochemical export capacity inoperable since Operation Epic Fury began in February 2026. President Trump’s April 7 Truth Social post warned of further “Power Plant Day” and “Bridge Day” strikes tied to a Strait of Hormuz deadline. Iran Railway Strikes, Bridge Hits, and Missile Site Attacks Mark April 7 EscalationThe U.S. President continued: “However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!”
Iran has rejected the ultimatums, vowed a “decisive response,” and state media reported continued damage while maintaining the regime remains operational.
Casualty figures from the broader campaign range from hundreds to thousands, according to various Iranian reports, with April 7 totals still emerging. Real-time tracking maps and wire services continue to log new reports as the night’s deadline approaches.
