King Fahd Causeway Closed Amid Iran Threats

0:00The King Fodd Causeway, that massive bridge connecting Saudi Arabia to Bahrain, got shut down early Tuesday after threats of Iranian attacks hit the scene. Authority suspended all vehicle traffic as a straight-up safety move, focusing on strikes aimed at Saudi's eastern province. This 15 and a half mile span is Bahrain's only road link to the mainland, making it a lifeline for everything from trade to daily commutes. Bahrain hosts the U.S. Navy's fifth fleet, so this closure amps up the stakes in an already tense Gulf region. Meanwhile, President Trump dropped an ultimatum, telling Iran to reopen the straight-of-war moves by 8 p.m., eastern daylight time Tuesday, or face bombs. On their power plants and bridges, tensions keep boiling as both sides watch every move, with the causeway staying closed until the all-clear sounds. This has been Canada News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.