Trump Warns Iran: "Whole Civilization Will Die" If Ultimatum Ignored

On February 28, 2023, former President Donald Trump warned Iran that "whole civilization will die" if the country does not comply with U.S. demands by a midnight GMT deadline. This statement was made on his Truth Social platform and has been characterized as a provocative threat of war.

Trump suggested that the U.S. military could target Iranian military infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, if Iran does not change its course. His remarks have prompted severe criticism from former allies and political figures, including Democratic Senator Patti Murray and former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who condemned the rhetoric as dangerous and bloodthirsty.

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Senator, also indicated that the U.S. has not yet decided on military action against Iran. Trump's comments have raised alarms about the potential for a nuclear strike, although his team denied any implication of such an action.

The situation remains tense as Iran has rejected U.S. pressure for a ceasefire.