Trump Threatens to Bomb All of Iran's Power Plants and Bridges

Trump issued an ultimatum demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. or face bombing of all power plants and bridges.

Trump said the entire country can be taken out in one night and demanded Iran open the Strait.

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Iranian President Raisi responded by urging youths to form human chains around power plants.

Israel's military issued Farsi warnings and continued strikes on infrastructure.

The Atlantic Council warned this would represent a major escalation with immediate consequences for civilians.

Human chains formed around bridges and power plants across Iran.

Video clips showed crowds gathered on the White Bridge in Ahvaz and at Tabriz Thermal Power Plant.

Al Jazeera

Scores of Iranian parliament members condemned Trump's demands as terrorist threats.

The Geneva Conventions prohibit targeting civilian infrastructure like power plants and bridges.

Analysts warned of a humanitarian catastrophe of unprecedented magnitude.

The Bushehr nuclear power plant was reportedly attacked multiple times.

“The consequences of bombing Iran's power stations US President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran's power stations and bridges, but bombing electricity plants would likely spur a humanitarian crisis and fierce retaliation from Tehran, experts say”

Al-Monitor

The IAEA warned a nuclear incident could trigger a regional catastrophe.

Gulf countries reliant on desalination faced risks from power outages and contamination.

Regional leaders emphasized the collective risk.

Critics warned that harsh economic sanctions had already plunged Iran into crisis.