Iran has reportedly called on its youth to take part in a symbolic show of support for national infrastructure, even as tensions escalate following a deadline issued by Donald Trump over the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Call for 'human chain' around power plants
According to reports, Iran's Ministry of Sports and Youth has urged "Iranian youth", including athletes, artists and students, to gather at power plants across the country at 2 pm to form what officials described as a symbolic "human chain", reported Times Now.
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Alireza Rahimi said the idea originated from young people themselves.
"This action (the human chain) has been formed at the suggestion of the youth themselves. A number of university youth, young artists, and youth organizations proposed that we form a human ring or human chain around the country's power plants," Times Now quoted him as saying.
He added, "This symbolic action is called the 'Human Chain of Iran's Youth for a Bright Future.' We hope that with the participation of young people across the country, this human chain will be formed around the power plants, and it will be a sign of the youth's commitment to protecting the country's infrastructure and building a bright future."
Deadline over Strait of Hormuz
The move comes ahead of a deadline set by Donald Trump for Iran to end its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The deadline is set for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 8 pm Eastern Time.
Trump warned that the United States has the capability to strike Iran's critical infrastructure if the demand is not met.
"I mean complete demolition by 12 o'clock. And it will happen over a period of four hours if we wanted to. We don't want that to happen," he said, referring to possible strikes on bridges and power plants.
Over the weekend, Trump reiterated the ultimatum, writing, "Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time," while again warning of potential attacks on infrastructure targets.
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He also dismissed concerns about international law during a press conference, stating he is "not at all" concerned about committing war crimes as he threatened strikes on civilian infrastructure.
