Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants
Tehran had urged people to gather outside potential US and Israeli targets after Donald Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure.
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Notable Quotes
"the operation was a 'tremendous success'"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"14 million people had signed up in a voluntary drive to fight for their country and 'declared their readiness to sacrifice their lives in defence of Iran.'"
— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician
"I invite all young people, athletes, artists, students and university students and their professors."
— Alireza Rahimi , Activist
"all Hell"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Power plants that are our national assets and capital, regardless of any taste or political viewpoint, belong to the future of Iran and to the Iranian youth."
— Alireza Rahimi , Activist
"I hope the sound of my tar can have an impact on peace."
— Ali Ghamsari , Celebrity
"I too have been, am, and will remain ready to give my life for Iran."
— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician
"A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Open the F—n’ Strait, you crazy b—--ds, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"25TH AMENDMENT!!! Not a single bomb has dropped on America. We cannot kill an entire civilization. This is evil and madness."
— Marjorie Taylor Greene , Politician
"Power plants that are our national assets and capital, regardless of any taste or political viewpoint, belong to the future of Iran."
— Alireza Rahimi , Activist
Key People
Ali Ghamsari is an Iranian musician known for criticizing the Islamic Republic.
Alireza Rahimi is Iran's deputy sports minister.
Barbara Plett Usher is a BBC International News correspondent.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
James Landale is BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent.
BBC reporter discussing humanitarian issues.
Former Congresswoman from Georgia who supported Mark Lynch's campaign.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Mehdi Alishir is a resident of Tehran preparing for potential conflict.
Suranjana Tewari takes us inside robotics advancements in Beijing.
BBC reporter covering events in Cuba.
Zahra Arghavan is a resident of Tehran preparing for potential conflict.
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Tehran had urged people to gather outside potential US and Israeli targets after Donald Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure.
Iranian officials have urged citizens to form human chains around power plants in response to President Trump's deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, warning of potential strikes on critical infrastructure.
President Trump issued an ultimatum warning that a 'whole civilization will die tonight' unless Iran agrees to a deal that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, leading to widespread mobilization in Iran.
As President Trump's deadline approaches, Iranian officials have called on citizens to form human chains around power plants to deter potential U.S. airstrikes on critical infrastructure.
In response to President Trump's deadline, Iranians have started forming human chains around power plants, as depicted in social media videos, to protect critical infrastructure from potential U.S. airstrikes.
In response to President Trump's threat to destroy Iranian infrastructure, Iranian officials have mobilized civilians to form human chains around power plants, broadcasting the act of defiance on state media.
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