Trump warns 'whole civilisation will die' in Iran if ultimatum expires
The Hindu
Trump warns that failure to meet U.S. demands could lead to catastrophic consequences for Iran and its civilisation.
President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die" in Iran on Tuesday (April 7, 2026) if the country does not heed his ultimatum to accept U.S. war demands.
"A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will," Mr. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. "WHO KNOWS?"
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