New Attack Imminent: Israel Urges Iranian Citizens to Avoid Railway Tracks
Tensions in the Middle East continue to rise after Israel warned Iranian citizens to stay away from railways and tracks. This warning comes amid indications of potential attacks on civilian infrastructure as the deadline set by United States President Donald Trump approaches.
In an official statement on platform X, the Israeli military urged Iranian citizens not to use train services until 9:00 p.m. local time.
“For your safety, we ask that from now until 9:00 p.m. Iranian time, you refrain from using and travelling by train across Iran,” the Israeli military wrote, as quoted by Al Jazeera on Tuesday (7/4/2026).
They added, “Your presence on trains and near railway tracks endangers your life.”
This threat emerges alongside Trump’s ultimatum, which states that he will target Iran’s critical infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by the specified deadline.
In response, Iran has warned of launching a “devastating” counterattack if its civilian infrastructure is targeted.
Previously, the Israeli military claimed to have completed the latest wave of airstrikes targeting several strategic sites in Iran, including the capital Tehran. The semi-official Mehr news agency reported that one strike hit a residential building in the city centre and also destroyed a nearby synagogue.
Strikes were also reported to have targeted petrochemical facilities at the South Pars gas field, which is jointly operated by Iran and Qatar. The conflict, which has lasted more than five weeks, has reportedly killed at least 2,076 people in Iran, according to the local Ministry of Health.
Meanwhile, the impact of the conflict is spreading to the Gulf region. Saudi authorities temporarily closed the King Fahd Causeway, the main link between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, as a precautionary measure against potential Iranian attacks. The 25 km bridge was later reopened after the situation was deemed safer.
Since the conflict broke out at the end of February, Iran has reportedly launched drone and missile attacks on several targets, including Israel and Gulf countries hosting US military bases.
The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote on a resolution regarding the lifting of the Strait of Hormuz blockade. However, the latest draft of the resolution no longer includes the option of using military force and is likely to be vetoed by Russia or China.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz itself has caused significant disruptions to the global energy market, driving up oil and gas prices and forcing several countries to take energy-saving measures.