Former President Trump Issues Stark Warning on Iran Amid Looming Deadline

Former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning regarding developments in Iran, stating on his Truth Social platform that "a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." This declaration came as a self-imposed deadline for Iran to reach a peace deal loomed. Trump had previously threatened U.S. military strikes on Iranian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, if an agreement was not reached by an 8 p.m. cutoff. He also suggested that a "complete and total regime change" might be underway, potentially leading to "different, smarter, and less radicalized minds." Tehran, however, had rejected a 45-day ceasefire on Monday, indicating stalled talks.