Donald Trump warned Iran in a latest outburst, saying the country faces a defining moment as his deadline expires tonight.
In a message shared with his followers, the US president said the coming hours could determine the fate of the nation, using chilling language to describe what may happen if his peace demands continue to be ignored.
“A whole civilization will d!e tonight, never to be brought back again,” Trump wrote, adding that while he does not want that outcome, he believes it may now be unavoidable.
The deadline is expected to expire by 8 PM ET on Tuesday, with tensions rising over Iran’s refusal to accept his terms.
Trump also suggested that sweeping political changes may already be unfolding inside the country.
“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?” he wrote.
He went on to describe the night ahead as one of the most significant moments in modern history.
“We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the world,” Trump added.
He also took aim at Iran’s leadership, saying decades of what he described as extortion, corruption and d3ath could soon come to an end.
As the deadline approaches, military action has already intensified.
US forces reportedly struck several military positions on Kharg Island overnight, targeting a key Iranian oil export hub. Among the locations said to have been hit were bunkers, a radar facility and ammunition storage sites.
Videos shared on social media appeared to show scenes of destruction across parts of the island after the overnight strikes.
The escalation comes as senior Iranian officials reportedly rejected a ceasefire proposal passed through intermediaries.
There was also no indication that Tehran was prepared to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial shipping route through which a significant portion of the world’s seaborne oil supply passes.
Trump has made it clear that Iran has until the end of Tuesday to restore access to the passageway.
He has warned that failure to do so could trigger fresh strikes on civilian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, a move that would mark the biggest escalation of the conflict so far.
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