MANAMA — Authorities have temporarily halted vehicle movement across the King Fahd Causeway linking Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, citing precautionary measures after recent security alerts. The King Fahd Causeway Authority said vehicle movements had been “suspended as a precautionary measure” over Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. The 25-km bridge is the only connection by road for Bahrain, home to the US Navy’s 5th Fleet, to the Arabian Peninsula. In a statement posted on X, causeway officials said the suspension was implemented following alerts issued by Saudi authorities over the past few hours. The move aims to ensure the safety of travelers amid evolving regional developments. No timeline has been provided for the reopening of the vital crossing, which serves as a key route for commuters and trade between the two countries. Authorities have advised the public to stay updated through official channels and to avoid approaching the bridge until normal operations resume. US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to bomb Iranian power plants and bridges if it doesn’t by Tuesday 8 p.m. EDT. — AgenciesMANAMA — Authorities have temporarily halted vehicle movement across the King Fahd Causeway linking Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, citing precautionary measures after recent security alerts. The King Fahd Causeway Authority said vehicle movements had been “suspended as a precautionary measure” over Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. The 25-km bridge is the only connection by road for Bahrain, home to the US Navy’s 5th Fleet, to the Arabian Peninsula. In a statement posted on X, causeway officials said the suspension was implemented following alerts issued by Saudi authorities over the past few hours. The move aims to ensure the safety of travelers amid evolving regional developments. No timeline has been provided for the reopening of the vital crossing, which serves as a key route for commuters and trade between the two countries. Authorities have advised the public to stay updated through official channels and to avoid approaching the bridge until normal operations resume. US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to bomb Iranian power plants and bridges if it doesn’t by Tuesday 8 p.m. EDT. — Agencies
