Trump threatens Iran: ‘A whole civilisation will die tonight’

In April 2026, Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that if Iran did not comply with unspecified demands by Tuesday night, "a whole civilisation will die tonight." The ultimatum was issued amidst what Al Jazeera described as a notable silence from the US Congress concerning the ongoing US-Israeli war. The article does not specify the exact nature of Trump's demands related to the Strait of Hormuz or the potential consequences he alluded to. The context of the statement appears to be linked to the US-Israeli war and the perceived lack of Congressional response.