President Donald Trump escalated warnings against Iran as the deadline for a potential deal approached on April 7 amid ongoing US-Israeli military operations. Posting on Truth Social, Trump said, “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” if the situation deteriorates, adding, “I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.”
The comments came as US forces carried out overnight strikes on military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, according to a US official cited by ABC News. Additional strikes were reported across Iranian infrastructure.
The warning is tied to a deadline set by Trump for Iran to meet US demands, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He has threatened large-scale strikes on infrastructure such as bridges and power plants if no agreement is reached, as indirect talks continue through intermediaries.
Casualties continue to rise, with rights groups reporting thousands killed since the conflict intensified in late February. The latest developments mark a sharp escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran, with broader implications for regional stability and global trade.
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