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Iran Negotiations See Progress Amid Trump's 'Civilization Will Die' Threat
Iran-US Negotiations Amid Trump's Ultimatum
As President Trump's self-imposed deadline for Iran to comply or face severe consequences approaches, there has been some reported progress in negotiations, according to two officials who spoke to ABC News. Trump has warned that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran doesn't agree to his demands, including fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran appears undeterred by these threats. An Iranian Foreign Affairs spokesperson stated that 'a civilized country's logic will prevail over brute force,' indicating defiance. He also used the hashtag #IranWillWin, asserting that Iran is being needlessly attacked.
Escalation of Tensions and Military Strikes in the Middle East
Iran continues to fire towards Israel and Gulf Nations, including Qatar and the UAE, where interceptions have been reported. The UAE is actively engaging and shooting down missiles from Iran. Residents in Kuwait have been advised to avoid going out between midnight and 6 AM tomorrow morning, highlighting the region's serious take on these threats. The US has carried out new strikes on military targets on Kharg Island, Iran's key oil export terminal. Iranian state media also reported two people killed after a strike on a bridge in Khasan, hours after Israel warned Iranians not to take the trains for their security. Reuters reported that Iranian media published warnings to residents crossing bridges and roads in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain.
International Calls for Diplomacy and De-escalation
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called on Trump to extend his deadline for two weeks to allow diplomacy to run its course. The Pope also stated that threats directed at Iran's population are 'unacceptable.' There is a general feeling among global leaders that Trump's comments are unfair and cruel to a population currently under intense pressure. While back-channeling efforts are underway to calm tensions, there is no sign that Iran is willing to back down or respond to this kind of 'blackmailing,' particularly regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has added that something 'revolutionary, wonderful' can still happen before his deadline of 8 PM on Tuesday.
*Source: YouTube: ABC News (2026-04-07)*
