Trump Says 'Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight' as Iran Deadline Looms
President Trump threatened that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran doesn't meet his 8 p.m. Eastern deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The White House said it would not use nuclear weapons.
President Trump issued his starkest warning yet to Iran, posting on Truth Social that 'a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again' unless Iran strikes a deal by 8 p.m. Eastern time.
The ultimatum centers on Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway through which about 20% of the world's oil passes. Trump demanded Iran reopen the strait immediately.
The White House clarified that the U.S. would not use nuclear weapons in any potential strike. However, the administration has not specified what military action it might take if the deadline passes.
Iran's government has called on civilians to shield power plants and critical infrastructure. Israel has warned Iranians to avoid train travel as attacks in the region increase.
Trump added he doesn't want the threatened destruction to happen 'but it probably will,' suggesting he expects Iran to reject his demands.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping route for global oil supplies. A conflict there could spike gas prices worldwide and trigger a major war in the Middle East.
Watch for Iran's response by 8 p.m. ET and any U.S. military action afterward.
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