US President Donald Trump posted footage claiming responsibility for the destruction of the B1 (Azimiyeh) Bridge in Karaj, a major infrastructure project west of Tehran, following US-led airstrikes.

Iran said it would respond “crushingly” if President Trump carried out his threats to strike power plants and bridges unless Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

In late March, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev reportedly said the country discovered new lithium reserves for the first time in more than 20 years.