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Trump Threatens 'Entire Civilization Will Die Tonight' in Iran
Trump's 'Civilization Will Die' Threat
US President Donald Trump issued a strong statement on social media following reports of American military strikes on Iran's key oil asset, Kharg Island. President Trump stated, 'A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.' This remark suggests a potential escalation of conflict with Iran.
'Complete Regime Change' and International Concern
President Trump also claimed, '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 added, 'We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World.' Professor Yossi Melman from Chatham House described Trump's language as 'very scary,' noting that his reference to destroying Iranian civilization rather than just military targets raises serious international concerns. Melman questioned whether the US could truly 'take out Iran in one night' as Trump suggested, but acknowledged that Trump's self-imposed deadline might push him towards aggressive actions, emphasizing his unpredictable nature.
*Source: YouTube: ABC Australia (2026-04-07)*
