Iranians Form Human Chains Around Power Plants Amid Trump's Bombing Threat

Iran mobilized its youth to form human chains around power plants.

“Amid escalating tensions and an approaching deadline set by US President Donald Trump, Iran has reportedly called on youth to form symbolic human chains around power plants to signal support for protecting national infrastructure”

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Alireza Rahimi urged all young people to protect national assets regardless of political orientation.

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Visuals showed crowds assembling near Iran's largest power plants, waving the national flag.

The Guardian reported that Iranians stocked up on basic provisions as the country braced for possible attacks.

This symbolic mobilization came after Israel and the US launched renewed airstrikes.

Iran's President announced that 14 million people had registered to volunteer to defend the country.

This mass mobilization came as Trump threatened to bomb all power plants and bridges.

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Amnesty International documented Iran recruiting children as young as 12 for combat roles.

The mobilization was widely interpreted as a response to Trump's threats.

Trump set a deadline demanding the Strait of Hormuz be reopened or face destruction of civilian infrastructure.

Israel hit an Iranian steel plant, shipping terminal, and a petrochemical site, while the US attacked Kharg Island.

Civilian infrastructure strikes may constitute war crimes under international law.

The Guardian noted the strikes appeared to harden resolve within the regime.

The death toll had already exceeded 1,340, more than 1,000 of them Iranian.

The Council on Foreign Relations described the strikes as a major shift toward regime change.

European Parliament President said the blockade was manifestly illegal under international law.

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Human rights organizations warned shortages could constitute a war crime.

The mobilizations and continued strikes demonstrated how rapidly the conflict escalated.