Israel to Target Iran’s Rail Network? Issues open threat to people, ‘Refrain from using train….’

April 7, 2026

Today, i.e., Tuesday, April 7, is going to be a crucial day for Iran. On one hand, the deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for a diplomatic agreement is expiring. On the other hand, Israel has made it clear that it intends to strike Iran’s train network within the next 12 hours.

Israel’s warning to Iran 

Giving a clear warning to the Iranian public, the IDF warned people against using trains. The Israeli military stated that doing so would “endanger the lives of the people.”

On the social media platform X, the Israeli military’s Persian-language channel posted an alert titled, “Urgent Warning for Users and Train Passengers in Iran.” It reads: “Dear citizens, for the sake of your safety, we urge you to refrain from using trains or traveling by rail across Iran from this moment until 9:00 PM (Iran time) tonight. Your presence near trains or railway lines places your life at risk.”

‼️ هشدار فوری به استفاده‌کنندگان و مسافران قطارها در کشور ایران.

⭕️ شهروندان گرامی، به منظور امنیت شما، خواهشمندیم از این لحظه تا ساعت ۲۱:۰۰ به وقت ایران، از استفاده و سفر با قطار در سراسر ایران خودداری نمایید.

⭕️ حضور شما در قطارها و در مجاورت خطوط راه‌آهن جانتان را به خطر می… pic.twitter.com/Fm3BAAEFra

— ارتش دفاعی اسرائیل | IDF Farsi (@IDFFarsi) April 7, 2026

Trump’s Warning to Iran 

Earlier today,  US President Donald Trump issued a final deadline to Iran to reach a deal, warning of sweeping military action if talks fail, as tensions in West Asia escalate with global energy and security implications.​ “They have till tomorrow, 8:00 eastern time,” Trump said, adding that the window for diplomacy was closing fast.​

14 Million Iranians Volunteer for Combat: State Media

On Tuesday, Iran’s state television claimed that 14 million people have volunteered to fight for the country in the event of a ground invasion by the United States and Israel. In other words, they have voluntarily stepped forward to enlist. This claim by state TV did not include any further details. Before this, on April 2, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, had claimed that 7 million people had voluntarily signed up to join the war effort.