Iran has urged youths to protect power plants as Saudi Arabia closed its only road link to Bahrain following missile attacks, with tensions rising ahead of a deadline set by United States President Donald Trump.
Iranian officials called on young people to form human chains around power plants to protect critical infrastructure, as fears grow over potential strikes.
At the same time, Saudi Arabia shut the King Fahd Causeway, the 25-kilometre bridge connecting the kingdom to Bahrain, after Iran fired missiles toward the oil-rich Eastern Province.
The escalation comes as Trump warns Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route, by Tuesday 8 pm EDT. “The entire country can be taken out in one night,” Trump said, threatening strikes on Iranian infrastructure if the deadline is not met.
Iran blocked shipping through the strait after United States and Israeli attacks on 28 February triggered the ongoing conflict. Tehran has rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal, insisting it seeks a permanent end to the war.
Early Tuesday, Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward Saudi Arabia. The missiles were intercepted, but debris reportedly fell near energy facilities. Defence ministry spokesman Major General Turki al-Malki said damage assessment is ongoing.
Meanwhile, activists reported fresh strikes on Tehran, which Israel later claimed responsibility for. Iran also launched missiles toward Israel as the conflict continued to escalate.
The developments reflect a sharp rise in regional tensions, with infrastructure, transport routes and energy facilities increasingly at risk.
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