Credited from: CBSNEWS
President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, claiming that "a whole civilization will die tonight" unless a deal is finalized by his Tuesday deadline, specifically for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He expressed hope that "maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen," indicating a possibility for positive change in leadership within Iran. The statement was shared via his Truth Social account as tensions remained high, according to Channel News Asia, India Times, and CBS News.
Trump has threatened to launch attacks that could destroy Iran's bridges and power plants within hours if his ultimatum is ignored. "The entire country could be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night," he stated on Monday, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. Meanwhile, Iranian officials have called for citizens to wrap around critical infrastructure in a show of unity, highlighting the rising tension, according to Channel News Asia and India Times.
Amid these escalations, new military strikes were reported in Iran, specifically targeting military facilities on Kharg Island, essential for oil exports. The U.S. confirmed these attacks were not aimed directly at oil infrastructure but involved broader military objectives, as noted by CBS News.