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Abdulazeez Abubakar
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Iran Asks Citizens To Form Human Chains Around Power Plants Amid US Threats, Escalating Strikes
Iran has called on its citizens to take protective measures around key national assets following renewed threats from the United States, Sky News reports.
Multiple strikes on Iran’s strategic infrastructure have intensified concerns of a broader regional conflict, as tensions continue to rise between Tehran, Washington, and Israel.
Iran has called on its citizens to take protective measures around key national assets following renewed threats from the United States, Sky News reports.
“Iran has called on young people to form human chains around power plants, after Donald Trump threatened to hit them.”
The call comes as a deadline issued by former US President Donald Trump approaches, increasing uncertainty over possible military action.
“Trump's deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 1am UK time on Wednesday looms.”
Iranian media reported that Kharg Island, a major oil export hub, has been struck again amid the ongoing hostilities.
“Iran's Kharg Island has been hit by several strikes, according to a report from the Iranian Mehr news agency.”
The island remains central to Iran’s economy due to its role in oil exports.
“The island is an oil export hub for Iran.”
Earlier developments in the conflict suggested that US strikes had avoided damaging such infrastructure.
“The US bombed the island earlier in the war but Donald Trump made a point of saying at the time that it left Iran's oil infrastructure alone.”
However, Trump has previously indicated interest in the island as a strategic leverage point.
“Trump has, at various points, threatened that the US could take the island to control Iran's oil.”
Reports from US media have also pointed to fresh military action targeting facilities on the island.
“The US has conducted strikes on military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, according to American news website Axios, citing an unidentified senior US official.”
Elsewhere, Iranian outlets reported additional strikes on transport infrastructure in central and northern parts of the country.
“We're receiving reports from Iranian media that a recent Israeli strike struck the Yahya Abad railway bridge in the city of Kashan, in central Iran.”
Authorities confirmed casualties following one of the incidents, underscoring the impact on civilians.
“The Mehr News agency quoted the deputy governor of Isfahan as saying that the strike killed two people.”
Further disruptions were recorded on major routes in the north-west and north, coming after safety warnings issued by Israeli forces.
“Strikes were also reported on the Tabriz-Zanjan freeway in the northwest and a railway in Karaj in the north.”
https://saharareporters.com/2026/04/07/iran-asks-citizens-form-human-chains-around-power-plants-amid-us-threats-escalating
