Ghamsari, who is known as prominent Iranian tar player and composer, performed while seated on a traditional mat and playing tar. (Photo: X/ @IraninAustralia)
Iranian musician Ali Ghamsari, a composer and tar player, has presented a striking response to US President Donald Trump’s warning that American military will strike key energy infrastructure if Tehran doesn’t accepts a US-backed ceasefire proposal, and performed a traditional tar recital in front of Damavand power plant.
Ghamsari, who is known as prominent Iranian tar player and composer, performed while seated on a traditional mat and playing tar, which is a musical instrument central to Persian classical music. His performance was captured in a video which has since gone viral on social media.
The significance of Ghamsari’s performance lies in the fact that he played the instrument in front of Iran’s largest power plant Damavand power plant which also provides half of Tehran’s electricity, according to Iranian Embassy in Australia.
Iranian musician Ali Ghamsari, a composer and Tar player, announced that starting today, he will stay at Damavand power plant responsible for providing half of Tehran’s electricity with his instrument for some time, creating music to help prevent attacks on Iran’s infrastructure. pic.twitter.com/DxzOkbofqj
— Iran Embassy in Australia (@IraninAustralia) April 7, 2026
Sharing the information and video of Ghamsari, the Iran Embassy in a post on X wrote, “Iranian musician Ali Ghamsari, a composer and Tar player, announced that starting today, he will stay at Damavand power plant responsible for providing half of Tehran’s electricity with his instrument for some time, creating music to help prevent attacks on Iran’s infrastructure.”
The tar player and composer, in the video was heard saying, “Hello my dear friends. I am currently at the Damavand Power Plant. I can’t say, I 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 tar can have an impact on peace, help keep the lights in the homes from going out.”
Trump’s deadline looms
Trump on Tuesday threatened to strike Iran’s power plants and key energy infrastructure and said that a “whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran fails to meet his latest deadline to strike a deal by 5:30am IST on Wednesday, which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen.”
The Express Global Desk at The Indian Express delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis.
A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students.
All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence.
Core Team
The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy:
Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership.
Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage.
Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read More
