Trump threatens to bomb power plants; Iran invites youths to form human chains

TEHRAN: Iran has stepped forward with a new step as US President Donald Trump's ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz is about to end. Reports say Iran has demanded youths to form a ‘human chain’ around major power plants. Iran's Ministry of Sports and Youth has called on the country's young athletes, artists and students to form a human chain around power plants at 2 pm local time on Tuesday. Iran’s deputy of youth affairs Alireza Rahimi said in a video message that such a human chain is being formed at the request of the youth.

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‘We hope that we will form human chains around power plants with the participation of young people across the country. This will be a sign of the commitment of young people to protect the country's infrastructure and build a bright future,’ he added. Iran's move comes after Trump warned that he would attack Iranian power plants, bridges and other infrastructure if Iran does not reach a deal soon or reopen the Strait of Hormuz.