Trump Warns of Iran's Destruction Over Strait Deadline

President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that Iran's entire civilization could face destruction if the country fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. Eastern Time, escalating a tense standoff in the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. The deadline, set amid stalled peace talks, centers on Iran's closure of the vital shipping route, which U.S. officials have described as economic disruption affecting global trade.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter and less radicalised 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!" The message followed earlier threats from Trump, including warnings of strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges if the strait remains closed, as well as demands for a ceasefire agreement.