Al Jazeera News Updates US-Israel strike Iran residential areas, Iran calls for 'human chains' at power plants
Apr 7, 2026
Briefed news about strikes on Iranian residential areas and Tehran's rejection of a proposed 45-day ceasefire. Reports on calls for human chains and mass gatherings at power plants, with artists and athletes joining protests. Coverage of a musician staying at a power plant to deter attacks. A segment on Gaza's waste-to-energy and local engineering fixes.
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Iran Civilian Mobilisation After Strikes
- The Israeli military warned Iranians to avoid trains and railways amid escalating tensions and strikes affecting residential areas.
- Iran responded with civilian mobilisation calls and cultural figures like Ali Ramsari pledging to stay at critical power plants to deter attacks.
Iran Rejects Short Ceasefire Demand For Permanent End
- Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire offering and demanded a permanent end to the war plus a transit protocol for the Strait of Hormuz.
- Regional tensions led to temporary closure of Bahrain-Saudi bridge over attack threats.
Join Human Chains At Power Plants
- Ali Reza Rahimi urged people to form human chains at power plants to signal that attacks on infrastructure are war crimes.
- He set a specific time: Tuesday at 2 p.m. local time, and invited youth, artists, and athletes to participate.