Iran Resumes Rail Services Connecting Tehran, Tabriz, and Mashhad

Tehran. Iran has resumed rail services connecting Tehran, Tabriz, and Mashhad. According to IRNA, the service was restored after approximately 4-5 days of disruption following repairs to the damaged railway lines. Media reports indicate that passenger trains have returned to their regular schedules now that the Tehran-Tabriz and Tabriz-Mashhad sections have been repaired. 

Along with this, the international Tehran-Van rail service has also resumed operations. The train reportedly departed from Tehran for Van, Turkey, during the night, traveling through the newly repaired routes.

The disruption occurred after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to target transportation infrastructure, including bridges and rail networks, as part of a military campaign.

Attacks on key routes and bridges had forced the suspension of rail services across various parts of the country, impacting civilian movement and logistics until the repairs were completed.