Israel Warns Iranians to Avoid Trains in Conflict

The Israeli military issued an urgent warning to Iranian civilians on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, advising them to avoid all train travel and railway infrastructure nationwide until 9 p.m. local time, citing risks to life amid heightened military tensions in the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Posted in Farsi on the Israel Defense Forces' social media account, the message read: "For the sake of your security, we kindly request that from this moment until 2100 Iran time, you refrain from using and traveling by train throughout Iran. Your presence on trains and near railway lines endangers your life." The advisory, effective for about 12 hours, appeared to signal potential strikes on transportation networks, though no immediate attacks on railways were reported.

In response, Iranian authorities suspended rail services in key areas, including the northeastern city of Mashhad, a major transit hub for passengers and trade. Local officials described the halt as a precautionary measure to protect public safety, with security forces deployed at stations and inspections underway. Travelers reported canceled journeys, overcrowding on buses and roads, and uncertainty about resumption, disrupting...