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Iran urges 'human chains' to protect power plants as US sets Strait of Hormuz deadline
Iran has mobilised youth, artists and public figures to form human chains around energy and nuclear sites after the US threatened strikes and set a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 7th 2026 · Iran
Insights
- Deputy for Youth Affairs Alireza Rahimi called for human chains around power plants and nuclear sites on April 7 to deter attacks on infrastructure.
- The Ministry of Sports and Youth asked students, artists, athletes and organisations to join the symbolic protection regardless of political or religious affiliation.
- State media highlighted tar player Ali Ghamsari stationing himself at the Damavand power plant to help prevent attacks on infrastructure.
- President Donald Trump set a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and threatened strikes on Iranian infrastructure if it remained closed.
- The call for human chains comes after a wave of strikes on February 28 and the Strait closure, events that have already pushed up fuel and commodity prices and risk further escalation.
Sources
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- Iran reports strikes on bridges, key highway and railways www.straitstimes.com