WASHINGTON (FN), President Donald Trump issued a stark warning Monday, declaring that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran refuses to reach a deal with the United States, as American forces struck targets on Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf.
The remarks came during a White House briefing in which Trump said the military action was aimed at pressuring Tehran to return to negotiations. Kharg Island, a key oil terminal for Iran, was hit by U.S. forces in what officials described as a limited strike intended to disrupt Iranian operations.
Trump’s comments marked one of his most severe threats yet in the ongoing standoff, raising concerns about escalating tensions in the region. Administration officials did not immediately provide details on casualties or damage from the strike.
Iranian leaders have not yet responded publicly to the attack. Analysts warn that the confrontation could further destabilize global energy markets and heighten the risk of broader conflict in the Middle East.
