04/07/2026
US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Tuesday, warning that an entire civilization could “die tonight” if Tehran fails to meet US demands in ongoing negotiations. The warning was delivered via Trump’s Truth Social platform just as the 8 PM Washington time deadline was approaching, which corresponds to 3:00 AM Wednesday in Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
In his post, Trump stated, “An entire civilization will die tonight and will never come back. I do not want this, but it’s likely to happen.” While he didn’t go into specifics about operational details, Trump has previously hinted at the possibility of U.S. strikes on Iranian bridges, power plants, and other civilian infrastructure if no deal is reached.
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Despite his grave warning, Trump left the door open for a breakthrough, suggesting that “perhaps something revolutionary will happen tonight.” He described the moment as historic, suggesting it could mark the end of decades of corruption and conflict.
Vice President J.D. Vance echoed Trump’s sense of urgency during a visit to Hungary, saying that intensive negotiations were underway and warning that the U.S. still has “tools” for action that haven’t yet been used.