Donald Trump said Iran‘s entire ‘civilization will die tonight’ after the Islamic regime rejected his peace demands as the clock ticks down toward the President’s deadline to unleash ‘hell’ on the country.
Trump told his followers on Truth Social: ‘A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will. 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?’
Trump added, ‘We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!’
The US hit dozens of military targets on Kharg Island overnight, a crucial Iranian oil export hub, as fears grow over a potential ground invasion to seize it.
Bunkers, a radar station, and ammunition storage were hit by US airstrikes, according to senior administration officials. Footage emerged on social media showing the aftermath of the destruction on the island.
The escalating military action comes after senior Iranian officials rejected a proposal conveyed by intermediaries for a temporary ceasefire with the US, according to Reuters.
The Islamic regime showed no sign of agreeing to Trump’s demand to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint through which roughly 20 to 25 percent of the world’s seaborne oil passes.
The President said Iran had until the end of Tuesday to restore access to the passageway or face strikes on civilian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, in what would mark the biggest escalation of the war so far.
Trump noted during a White House press conference on Monday that ‘very little is off limits’ from attacks if Iran did not agree to his demands by 8 PM ET on Tuesday, adding that ‘every power plant will be destroyed, every bridge.’
The US hit dozens of military targets on Kharg Island overnight, a crucial Iranian oil export hub, as fears grow over a potential ground invasion to seize it
Trump noted during a White House press conference on Monday that ‘very little is off limits’ from attacks if Iran did not agree to his demands by 8 PM ET on Tuesday
The escalating military action comes after senior Iranian officials rejected a proposal conveyed by intermediaries for a temporary ceasefire with the US
The Islamic regime showed no sign of agreeing to Trump’s demand to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint through which roughly 20 to 25 percent of the world’s seaborne oil passes