Iran Plans 'Human Chains' Around Power Plants as Tensions Escalate with US.
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Iran is set to hold a nationwide event where young people will form human chains around power plants across the country. The initiative, titled "Iran's Youth Human Chain for a Bright Future," aims to demonstrate national solidarity and support the armed forces' actions against perceived aggressors .
Event Purpose: Show national unity and protest "war crimes" by the US and Israel
Organizer: Alireza Rahimi, Iran's deputy minister for youth affairs
Participation: Young people, athletes, artists, students, and professors invited to join
Timing: Scheduled for Tuesday, with human chains forming at 2 pm local time
Location: Power plants across Iran
The move comes as tensions escalate between Iran and the US, with President Donald Trump threatening to destroy Iran's infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened. Iran has rejected a ceasefire proposal and insists on a permanent end to the war .
International Response:
France warns against targeting civilian infrastructure, citing international law
UN Secretary-General António Guterres cautions against attacks on civilian targets
US and Israeli actions have sparked concerns of war crimes
The human chain initiative is seen as a symbolic gesture of Iran's resolve and unity in the face of external pressure .
