Video: Iranian musician performs outside power plant after Trump threatens attack
The artist, Ali Ghamsari, played outside the Damavand Power Plant, a site that the US has threatened to attack if Iran refuses to open Strait of Hormuz by the end of Trump's deadline.
An Iranian artist staged a sit-in protest and performed outside a power plant after US President Donald Trump warned of possible strikes on the key infrastructure. The artist, Ali Ghamsari, played outside the Damavand Power Plant, a site that US threatened to attack if Iran refuses to open Strait of Hormuz by the end of Trump's deadline.
Ghamsari, a well-known artist associated with the traditional Persian instrument taar, has chosen music as his form of resistance. Seated outside the power facility, he has been playing his instrument in what he describes as a peaceful appeal against the destruction of essential public services.
In a video shared online, he said, “I'm currently at the Damavand power plant. Cannot say, wish you were here with me also. Since this is the site that has been threatened with attack which I hope won't happen. I hope the sound of my taar can have an impact on peace, can help the lights in homes from going out.”
Watch the video here:
His quiet yet symbolic protest comes in the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transit route, has been at the centre of the standoff, with disruptions pushing oil prices upward.
In a sharp warning, Trump issued an ultimatum to Tehran to restore operations along the route, setting a deadline and cautioning that failure to comply could result in large-scale strikes on infrastructure. His remarks included stark statements about eliminating key facilities, including power plants, if no agreement is reached.
In his latest attempt to make Iran bend, Trump on Monday warned of coordinated attacks on Tehran's power plants and bridges if Hormuz is not opened by the end of his deadline.
"Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fu**n' Strait, you crazy ba**rds, or you'll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J TRUMP," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
In response, Iranian authorities have called upon civilians to step forward in defence of public infrastructure. Citizens across the country, including artists, students, and athletes, have been urged to form human chains around power plants on April 7. The idea is to create a visible, collective barrier that signals resistance to any potential attacks on essential services like electricity, water, and gas.
Amid this tense backdrop, Ghamsari’s music stands as both protest and plea and a reminder that even in the shadow of conflict, there are voices choosing art over aggression, and sound over silence.
An Iranian artist staged a sit-in protest and performed outside a power plant after US President Donald Trump warned of possible strikes on the key infrastructure. The artist, Ali Ghamsari, played outside the Damavand Power Plant, a site that US threatened to attack if Iran refuses to open Strait of Hormuz by the end of Trump's deadline.
Ghamsari, a well-known artist associated with the traditional Persian instrument taar, has chosen music as his form of resistance. Seated outside the power facility, he has been playing his instrument in what he describes as a peaceful appeal against the destruction of essential public services.
In a video shared online, he said, “I'm currently at the Damavand power plant. Cannot say, wish you were here with me also. Since this is the site that has been threatened with attack which I hope won't happen. I hope the sound of my taar can have an impact on peace, can help the lights in homes from going out.”
Watch the video here:
His quiet yet symbolic protest comes in the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transit route, has been at the centre of the standoff, with disruptions pushing oil prices upward.
In a sharp warning, Trump issued an ultimatum to Tehran to restore operations along the route, setting a deadline and cautioning that failure to comply could result in large-scale strikes on infrastructure. His remarks included stark statements about eliminating key facilities, including power plants, if no agreement is reached.
In his latest attempt to make Iran bend, Trump on Monday warned of coordinated attacks on Tehran's power plants and bridges if Hormuz is not opened by the end of his deadline.
"Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fu**n' Strait, you crazy ba**rds, or you'll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J TRUMP," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
In response, Iranian authorities have called upon civilians to step forward in defence of public infrastructure. Citizens across the country, including artists, students, and athletes, have been urged to form human chains around power plants on April 7. The idea is to create a visible, collective barrier that signals resistance to any potential attacks on essential services like electricity, water, and gas.
Amid this tense backdrop, Ghamsari’s music stands as both protest and plea and a reminder that even in the shadow of conflict, there are voices choosing art over aggression, and sound over silence.
