‘Whole civilisation will die tonight,’ Trump issues dire warning to Iran
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Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned that “a whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again” as he signalled a “complete and total regime change” in Iran, framing the crisis as one of the most consequential moments in modern global history.
In a post on his social media platform, Trump adopted a stark and urgent tone, suggesting both imminent destruction and the possibility of political transformation.
“A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will,” he wrote.
He went on to point to what he described as a decisive shift in Iran’s leadership.
“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?” Trump said.
The remarks come amid an escalating confrontation between the United States and Iran that has intensified in recent days, with military operations expanding and diplomatic avenues narrowing.
Framing the moment as historic, Trump said, “We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the world.”
He also delivered a sweeping critique of Iran’s leadership since the Islamic Revolution, stating that “47 years of extortion, corruption, and death will finally end”.
Trump concluded his message with a direct appeal: “God Bless the Great People of Iran!”
The statement follows a series of developments in recent days, including US military strikes on Iranian-linked targets and increasing pressure on Tehran over its control of key regional waterways and infrastructure.
Washington has indicated it is prepared to escalate further if its demands are not met, particularly regarding the free flow of global energy supplies through critical maritime routes.
Iran, however, has shown no sign of backing down, maintaining a defiant stance and warning of retaliation against US interests and regional assets.
With IANS inputs