"Trump: Without Iran Deal, Civilization’s Fate Hangs in the Balance"

Trump’s Warning:

• US President Donald Trump warned Iran that if a deal isn’t reached by his deadline, Iran will face large-scale attacks.
• On Truth Social, he wrote: “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.”
• He also said he hopes something “revolutionarily wonderful” can happen to avoid the strikes.

Trump’s Demands:

• He wants a “complete and total regime change” in Iran, with “different, smarter, and less radicalized” leaders.
• He called this moment “one of the most important” in world history.

Deadline:

• Trump’s deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz is 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US) today (Wednesday, 5:30 a.m. IST).

Recent Attacks:

• The US has already attacked Iran’s Kharg Island, a key location for Iran’s energy exports.
• Iranian media reported strikes on Kharg Island and damage to a railway line and power lines in Karaj.

Trump’s Threats:

• At a White House briefing, Trump said the US could destroy every bridge and power plant in Iran if his conditions aren’t met.
• He did not rule out attacking civilian infrastructure.

Trump’s Justification:

• He claimed the Iranian regime has killed over 45,000 people in the past month.
• He called them “animals” and said, “We have to stop them.”

Iran’s Response:

• Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire offer, calling it “not good enough.”
• Instead, Iran proposed a 10-point plan for a permanent end to the conflict, lifting of sanctions, and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.