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Trump says 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not make a deal

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Posted on April 7, 2026

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WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump once again exhorted Iran to make a deal by his Tuesday deadline, saying a "whole civilization will die tonight" if an agreement is not

Trump Warns of Dire Consequences if Iran Fails to Make a Deal by Deadline

Trump Issues Ultimatum to Iran Amid Ongoing Conflict

President's Warning on Imminent Deadline

WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump once again exhorted Iran to make a deal by his Tuesday deadline, saying a "whole civilization will die tonight" if an agreement is not reached to end the conflict.

Statements Made on Social Media

"A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

Global Significance of the Decision

"We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World."

Reporters and Editors Involved

(Reporting by Susan Heavey and Bhargav Acharya; Editing by Doina Chiacu)

Key Takeaways

  • Trump has repeatedly extended deadlines since March 22, setting the current one for Tuesday at 8 p.m. EDT as final, demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face destruction of critical infrastructure such as bridges and power plants (apnews.com)
  • Iran rejected the most recent ceasefire proposal and instead offered a maximalist peace plan through mediators, signaling slim odds of agreement before the deadline (axios.com)
  • Markets are jittery: oil prices hover near $110 per barrel, global stocks are volatile, and inflation worries are rising as the threat of escalation looms (investing.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did President Trump say regarding Iran and a potential deal?
President Trump stated that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran does not agree to make a deal by his set deadline.
What is the deadline President Trump set for Iran to make a deal?
Trump set Tuesday as the deadline for Iran to reach an agreement to end the conflict.
Where did President Trump make the statement about Iran?
Trump made his statement in a post on Truth Social.
Why is this moment significant according to Trump?
Trump described the situation as 'one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World.'

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