In Iran, children and youth called upon to form "human chains" around power plants that Trump promised to bomb

The Iranian authorities called on the country's young residents to come to power plants and form "human chains" around them. On the eve, US President Donald Trump said that American troops would destroy Iranian power plants if Tehran did not open the Strait of Hormuz.

The American television channel CNN reported this with reference to Iran's Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Alireza Rahimi.

On the social network X (Twitter), Rahimi wrote that he was calling on Iranian youth, cultural figures and athletes to participate in the nationwide campaign "Iranian Youth Living Chain for a Bright Future".

"At power plants across the country, regardless of religion or belief, we will stand shoulder to shoulder to say: attacking public infrastructure is a war crime," Rahimi wrote.

Rahimi's message came as Trump threatened to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if Tehran did not unblock shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The US President said the strikes would begin at 8 pm. Eastern Time on Tuesday.

CNN writes that Iran has repeatedly violated international humanitarian law by involving children in war. According to the human rights organization Amnesty International, in late March, Iranian authorities called for "volunteers" as young as 12 to join the military effort, including patrolling the streets.

As Ukrainian News Agency earlier reported, last Saturday, April 4, President Trump said that he was giving Iran 48 hours to conclude a peace deal or open the Strait of Hormuz. Otherwise, the US military will launch massive strikes on the country.

Recall, according to The Guardian, some American politicians have questioned Trump's mental health due to his harsh statements about Iran.

We also wrote that American intelligence believes that Iran is unlikely to agree to open the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump demands.