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Published 16:12 07 Apr 2026 GMT
Chilling Iran propaganda video shows war tactic that could bring down world economy as Trump threatens to wipe out nation
A propaganda video showcasing Iran's naval drone line-up has recirculated after President Donald Trump threatened to destroy the ‘whole civilization’ of Iran, if a peace deal isn't agreed.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East began on February 28 after the US and Israel struck Iran, with there being no clear end in sight despite threats from both sides.
Iran retaliated by attacking US and Israeli military bases in the region, which has angered Trump, who has issued a number of warnings in response to the war.
Iran's previous threats
One of the most impactful actions taken by Iran during the conflict has been closing the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices around the world sky-high.
They even threatened to send oil prices up to around $200 per barrel, with that figure sitting around $110-$115 at the moment.
In a video posted by the Iran Revolutionary Guard in 2025, several naval attack boats are on show, which were often used to launch drones at vessels passing by.
Underground tunnels can be seen filled with naval drones, anti-ship missiles, and sea mines in the video.
Iranian officials claim to have an arsenal under their belt
Iran has also threatened to use its "100 metre a second" underwater missiles in the past to retaliate against its enemies.
Senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) General Fadavi claimed that the nation could hit back at any threats with specialised weapons of their own, claiming that only Russia has these same missiles.
"We have missiles that are fired from underwater and their speed is one hundred meters per second and we may use them in the coming days," he explained.
Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf sent another warning, saying: "Any aggression against soil of Iranian islands will shatter all restraint.
"We will abandon all restraint and make the Persian Gulf run with the blood of invaders."
Trump's explosive threat to Iran
The latest message involved the 79-year-old saying on Truth Social: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will,
"We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World."
But Iran have previously flexed their arsenal in response to the firepower of the US, as a resurfaced video has come across people's timelines.
Limitations on the Strait of Hormuz
Oil tankers were targeted by Iran in response to the US' strikes, denting the world economy, with some oil tankers seen ablaze last month in the strait.
But on Monday (April 6), Trump's threat to wipe out Iran "in one night" if they failed to strike a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz hit the air, casting a cloud of fear over those in the region.
It was reported that some countries secured deals with Tehran for their vessels to use the important shipping route, which was responsible for a fifth of the world's oil exports.
Asian nations such as the Philippines are among those benefiting, as their economy, like many other nations in Southeast Asia, is reliant on energy from the Gulf.
However, there are still restrictions in place for the US and its allies, while question marks over these 'deals' with Asian countries and how long they may last, persist.