Trump Threatens to Destroy Entire Iran 'Civilization' as Straits Deadline Nears

Trump escalated the Iran conflict with a dramatic threat that a whole civilization will die tonight.

“As the world holds its breath waiting to see what the coming hours may bring in a dangerous escalation of the American-Israeli war on Iran, following the deadline set by U”

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He warned every power plant and bridge in Iran would be decimated if a deal was not reached.

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US-Israeli forces struck Kharg Island before the deadline, hitting military targets.

Trump has repeatedly delayed deadlines but insisted this one was final.

Conflicting assessments exist within the US administration about extending the deadline.

The US-Israeli strikes began before the deadline targeting Iran's infrastructure.

Pentagon sought to reduce Iran's ability to conduct offensive military operations.

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Trump had ordered strikes to destroy the nation's power generation capacity, including civilian targets.

Energy markets reacted violently, with Brent crude jumping 9%.

Netanyahu announced plans to cut off Iran's access to the global financial system.

Symbolic acts underscored the war's theatricality.

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Israeli Deputy Prime Minister wore a mask of Trump's face during a hearing.

Iran vowed revenge as proxy forces intensified attacks across the region.

Trump had accelerated the destruction of a nation already left with two million displaced.