April 7, 2026 4:11 PM
King Fahd Causeway closes as West Asia tensions escalate
The King Fahd Causeway, a key link between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, was closed early Tuesday following threats of Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. The King Fahd Causeway Authority announced the suspension in a post on X, saying vehicle movements had been “suspended as a precautionary measure” amid the escalating security situation. The 25 kilometer Causeway is Bahrain’s only road connection to the Arabian Peninsula and holds strategic importance, particularly ...