Trump Warns ‘A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight’ If No Iran Deal Reached

Trump signaled readiness for decisive action if negotiations falter as last-ditch diplomatic efforts continue.
Trump Warns ‘A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight’ If No Iran Deal Reached
President Donald Trump speaks from the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington on April 1, 2026. Alex Brandon/Pool/Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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President Donald Trump warned on April 7 that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran fails to meet his 8 p.m. ET deadline to reach a deal, sharpening his rhetoric as the conflict approaches a potential inflection point.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he did not want such an outcome but suggested it was increasingly likely without a breakthrough, calling the moment “one of the most important” in world history.

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Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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