A whole civilisation will die tonight: Trump warns Iran as deadline looms
Trump still held his cards close to his chest, saying the attack might be called off at the last moment depending on the situation, and described tonight as "the most important moment in the long and complex history of the world."
In what marks one of his strongest threats against Iran so far, US President Donald Trump warned of devastating consequences, suggesting that Iran’s civilisation could be wiped out by day's end.
Taking to 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.”
Trump still held his cards close to his chest, saying the attack might be called off at the last moment depending on the situation, and described tonight as “the most important moment in the long and complex history of the world.”
"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. God Bless the Great People of Iran!," he added.
Trump has issued repeated threats against Iran, warning of severe attacks on its energy infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed beyond the 8 pm EST deadline today -- which corresponds to early Wednesday morning in India.
Initially, Trump gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the strategic waterway, signalling potential military action if the demand was not met.
Despite the initial urgency, Trump has extended the deadline multiple times. The latest extension sets a new deadline of April 7, following previous extensions that stretched the original 48-hour ultimatum to a total of 408 hours.
The first deadline lasted five days, after which Trump added another 10 days in late March. This extension was expected to expire on Monday, but the deadline has since been postponed again amid ongoing tensions.
Trump’s approach has combined stern warnings with repeated deadline delays, creating uncertainty around the US response and diplomatic efforts concerning the Strait of Hormuz situation.
Observers note that while the rhetoric has intensified, the repeated extensions suggest a complex diplomatic calculation behind the scenes. The situation remains fluid as the April 7 deadline approaches.
There has been no official indication from the US administration on whether further extensions will follow or if military action will be taken should Iran fail to comply.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, with one-third of global crude oil passing through it in 2025, and its closure has raised concerns over energy security and regional stability.
As the latest deadline nears, global attention remains focused on developments in the region and the US administration’s next steps.