# The King Fahd Causeway Authority made the announcement in a post on X.

*business · news · 2026-04-07 · U.S. News & World Report*

## Key points

- The King Fahd Causeway closed due to threats of Iranian attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province.
- The closure was announced by the King Fahd Causeway Authority via a post on X.
- This bridge is Bahrain’s only road link to the Arabian Peninsula and hosts the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet.
- President Trump threatened to bomb Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

**Countries:** Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Iran, United States

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