On Tuesday, April 7, US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning amid rising Middle East tensions, saying a catastrophic event could occur imminently and suggesting that an entire civilisation might be lost. Posting on his Truth Social account, Trump expressed reluctance at such an outcome but said it appeared increasingly likely while arguing that “complete and total regime change” could eventually bring steadier, less radical leadership in Iran.
Trump wrote on Truth Social that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” and he framed the moment as one of the most consequential in recent history, casting hope that decades of what he called corruption and violence might end and offering support to the Iranian people. His message combined a dire forecast with the prospect-he said-of a positive political transformation if new leaders took power.
Meanwhile, US Vice President J.D. Vance said Washington still had additional options available in dealing with Iran but had not yet deployed them. Speaking during a visit to Hungary, Vance said the United States had largely achieved its military objectives so far and that diplomacy would continue up to a set deadline. He said a response from Iran was expected within hours, while acknowledging possible communication delays.
Vance also stressed that a central US aim was preserving global energy stability. He said ensuring uninterrupted oil and gas supplies was crucial to keeping energy affordable and maintaining economic stability worldwide.
Amid the escalating rhetoric, the Israel Defense Forces issued a public advisory — posted in Persian on social media — urging civilians across Iran to avoid trains and railway infrastructure for a specified period, warning such locations could pose serious risks to life. Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported that rail services in Mashhad were halted after the advisory, though there was no immediate confirmation from Iranian authorities.
The warnings and military posturing come against the backdrop of ongoing hostilities between Iran and Israel, a conflict that widened after initial escalations in late February and has drawn increased US involvement. The situation has continued to intensify with military actions, threats and heightened uncertainty across the region, and officials have indicated further developments could unfold within hours.
Original Source: https://www.guwahatiplus.com/international/a-whole-civilisation-will-die-tonight-never-to-be-brought-back-again-trump-warns-iran-as-deadline-nears
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Publish Date: 2026-04-07 19:08:00
