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Published 12:50 07 Apr 2026 GMT
Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' in devastating ultimatum to Iran
Donald Trump has issued a chilling threat to wipe out the ‘whole civilization’ of Iran if his demands are not met.
As World War Three fears mount, this latest outburst from Trump won’t ease many people’s minds.
Donald Trump threatens to take out the entirety of Iran
Posting on Truth Social, Trump said that a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if no agreement is reached between the two countries.
"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."
The US military has been attacking major strategic target Kharg Island already today.
The island is central to Iran’s economy and much of its gas and oil passes through it.
It has long been suggested that Trump would attack there if he wanted to start a ground assault, with quotes dating back to the 1980s attributed to the US President.
In his full ultimatum on Truth Social, Trump added: “However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?
“We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end.”
He concluded: “God Bless the Great People of Iran!”
Trump has been threatening Iran - and other countries - consistently
Trump has been threatening both allies and enemies more frequently of late, including recurring threats to leave NATO and bomb Iran ‘back to the Stone Age’.
However, so far Iran has remained steadfast in its control over the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s key gas and oil supply chains and its main bargaining chip on the international stage.
Iran has also now threatened that it will hit other civilian targets in neighboring countries.
That means that Trump’s actions and words could have significant impact on nations like Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE.
Trump vs Iran - the last 48 hours of the conflict
- 48-hour ultimatum escalates
Donald Trump warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or agree to a deal or face massive escalation, saying 'all hell will reign down.'
He further threatened to 'blow up the whole country' if Iran does not comply.
- Deadline tied to broader war escalation
The ultimatum includes threats to target energy, transport, and power infrastructure.
A final deadline (Tuesday evening US time) is now looming with no agreement reached.
- Major US combat rescue inside Iran
The US carried out a large-scale rescue mission (≈150+ aircraft) after an F-15E was shot down.
One crew member evaded Iranian forces for nearly 48 hours before extraction.
Operation involved deception tactics and CIA coordination; some aircraft losses reported.
- Ongoing strikes and widening conflict
US and Israeli forces continued strikes on Iranian military and infrastructure targets, including in Tehran.
Iran launched missile attacks toward Israel, maintaining active regional conflict.
- Iran rejects diplomatic proposals
Iran refused a mediated ceasefire proposal and submitted its own counterterms, rejected by the US.
Tehran signals readiness for prolonged conflict and national mobilization.
- Regional and global spillover
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil flows and pushing prices above ~$110/barrel.
Israel issued civilian warnings inside Iran ahead of potential strikes on infrastructure.
- War intensity milestone
Conflict now in ~week five, with reports of 12,000+ Iranian targets hit by US-led strikes.