Trump: A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight

In a dramatic and ominous post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning that "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again," as he gave Iran a critical deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The post, which has sent shockwaves through global markets and diplomatic circles, contains some of Trump's most inflammatory rhetoric regarding Iran, framing the situation as a pivotal moment in world history.

"I don't want that to happen, but it probably will," Trump wrote, before suggesting a potential positive outcome: "However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?"

The president described the impending moment as "one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World," directly referencing what he called "47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end." 

He concluded with "God Bless the Great People of Iran!"

The warning comes as Trump has set a firm deadline of 20:00 EDT Tuesday (00:00 GMT / 01:00 BST on Wednesday) for Iran to reopen the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which approximately 20% of global oil shipments pass.

The strait has been the focal point of escalating tensions between the US and Iran, with both sides engaged in a high-stakes diplomatic and military standoff that could have profound implications for global energy markets and regional stability.

Trump's rhetoric suggests he believes this moment represents a definitive turning point in US-Iran relations, potentially signaling a dramatic shift in American policy toward the Islamic Republic if Iran fails to meet the deadline.

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