Live updates: Iran defiant as Trump's Hormuz deadline nears
Published on April 7, 2026.
The King Fahd Causeway, a key bridge linking Saudi Arabia to the island kingdom of Bahrain, was closed early Tuesday due to threats from Iranian hardliners. The 25-kilometer (15.5-mile) bridge is the only road connection by road for Bahrain. The closure is a precautionary measure as part of an ongoing dispute between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
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