Trump says ‘a whole civilisation will die tonight’ if Iran does not make a deal

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning on April 7, saying that “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran fails to reach a deal by his self‑imposed deadline aimed at ending the ongoing conflict and reopening strategic routes like the Strait of Hormuz. Trump made the comments in a post on Truth Social, underlining the urgency and seriousness of the situation and suggesting catastrophic consequences if Iran does not comply.

Trump reiterated that he did not want such an outcome but said it was likely if agreement terms were not met. He described the moment as “one of the most important in the long and complex history of the world,” pressing Tehran to agree to terms before the deadline expired.

The comments come amid heightened tensions, with military actions continuing between the United States, Iran and regional actors, and diplomatic efforts still under way to broker a ceasefire or deal before the deadline passes.