World · 7 April 2026
Trump warns 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' as Iran deadline nears
Trump said 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' as his 8PM Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz moved within hours of expiry. Iran's Revolutionary Guards responded by threatening to strike 'outside the region' and deprive the US and its allies of oil and gas 'for many years' if civilian infrastructure is targeted. Both sides continued to escalate threats with no ceasefire deal in sight ahead of the deadline.
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