Trump threatens Iran with the destruction of civilization…

Trump threatens Iran with the destruction of civilization, White House denies nuclear strikes

07.04.2026 06:00 HotInfo

On Tuesday, April 7, roughly six hours before his ultimatum was set to expire, US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with the complete destruction of civilization if the country did not agree to a deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. On his social media platform, he stated that his set deadline would expire Tuesday evening (8:00 PM EDT) and that if Iran did not accept the repeatedly announced deal, "hell will come." Trump had previously announced that American forces could bomb Iranian bridges, power plants, and civilian infrastructure in the Middle East. Refresher.sk ↗

The Iranian side responded with a counter-threat. Iran threatened the complete destruction of oil, gas, and energy infrastructure in the Middle East, as well as the closure of the Bab el-Mandeb and Hormuz straits, if the US continued its attacks. Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, declared on Tuesday that efforts to end the war were approaching a "critical phase." The Iranian military rejected Trump's "baseless threats" and characterized his rhetoric as an "arrogant" display. Iran's deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, warned that Trump's threats to bomb power plants and bridges could be considered war crimes. hnonline.sk ↗

In connection with the escalating conflict, the White House on Tuesday denied claims that US Vice President JD Vance had suggested in his statements the possibility of using nuclear weapons against Iran. This situation points to tension within the administration over how the war is developing. SITA ↗

Financial markets reacted to the new threats with mixed results. Oil prices rose again on Tuesday, trading around $110 per barrel, as investors anxiously awaited Trump's next moves. Despite the threats, however, stock markets recorded cautious gains. The price of gold fell slightly, trading around $4,638 per troy ounce, as investors waited to see how the situation would develop. Political analysts warn that Trump's continued actions in Iran could lead to a world war, and emphasize that the breakdown of the transatlantic alliance suggests the US is withdrawing from NATO. hnonline.sk ↗

Iranian society is in a state of uncertainty and anxiety. Residents of Iran, fearful of further attacks on power plants, bridges, and other infrastructure, say they have already been punished enough during the five-week war. The situation remains critical, with a low likelihood of a peace deal before Trump's ultimatum expires. dennikn.sk ↗