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Trump warns Iran of mass destruction as ultimatum nears expiry

Donald Trump warned on Truth Social that Iran faces catastrophic destruction if it does not accept US terms before a looming ultimatum, after weeks of US and Israeli strikes, Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and Tehran's rejection of a proposed ceasefire.

Apr 7th 2026 · Iran

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  • President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social saying "an entire civilization will die tonight" if Iran does not accept a US deal before his ultimatum expires.
  • The crisis follows more than five weeks of escalation after US and Israeli strikes on Iranian military sites that began on February 28.
  • Iran rejected the US ceasefire proposal, demanding a permanent halt to hostilities, sanctions relief, and security guarantees before any deal.
  • The US has threatened strikes on Iranian infrastructure if Iran does not comply, prompting international alarm over potential war crimes and wider Middle East escalation affecting global security and energy markets.

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