Donald Trump issued a stark warning, declaring that Iran’s “civilization will die tonight” after the nation dismissed his peace proposals. This statement comes as the deadline approaches for the President to potentially unleash severe consequences on the country.

On the social media platform Truth Social, Trump expressed his thoughts, saying, “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.” The deadline he set is slated to expire at 8 PM ET on Tuesday.

Despite the grim outlook, Trump hinted at a hopeful outcome, stating, “With a Complete and Total Regime Change, where more intelligent and less radicalized individuals are in charge, perhaps something extraordinarily positive could occur. WHO KNOWS?”

He continued, “We will discover tonight one of the pivotal moments in the intricate history of the world. Forty-seven years of extortion, corruption, and death will finally come to an end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!”

In a significant military maneuver, the United States struck around 50 military sites on Kharg Island overnight, a vital hub for Iran’s oil exports, raising concerns about a possible ground invasion to capture the area.

Senior administration officials reported that US airstrikes targeted bunkers, a radar station, and ammunition depots. Social media platforms are now filled with footage showcasing the aftermath of the strikes on the island.

The escalating military action comes after senior Iranian officials rejected a proposal conveyed by intermediaries for a temporary ceasefire with the US, according to Reuters. 

The Islamic regime showed no sign of agreeing to Trump’s demand to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The passageway is a critical chokepoint through which roughly 20 to 25 percent of the world’s seaborne oil passes.

The US hit dozens of military targets on Kharg Island overnight, a crucial Iranian oil export hub, as fears grow over a potential ground invasion to seize it

Trump noted during a White House press conference on Monday that ‘very little is off limits’ from attacks if Iran did not agree to his demands by 8 PM ET on Tuesday

The escalating military action comes after senior Iranian officials rejected a proposal conveyed by intermediaries for a temporary ceasefire with the US

The Islamic regime showed no sign of agreeing to Trump’s demand to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint through which roughly 20 to 25 percent of the world’s seaborne oil passes

The President said Iran had until the end of Tuesday to restore access to the passageway or face strikes on civilian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, in what would mark the biggest escalation of the war so far. 

Trump noted during a White House press conference on Monday that ‘very little is off limits’ from attacks if Iran did not agree to his demands, adding that ‘every power plant will be destroyed, every bridge.’

Global oil markets have spun out of control as Trump’s deadline nears and Iran refuses to reopen the strait. The war has sparked the world’s biggest ever disruption to energy supplies, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned.

Gas prices in the US have skyrocketed to $4.14 on average nationwide, an increase by over a dollar since the war begun.

Trump has previously set multiple deadlines for Iran but failed to follow through on threats to send the country back to the ‘stone age’ after it refused his demands.

Global markets remain largely frozen, as investors are hesitant to bet on whether Trump will actually follow through on his threats or call them off at the last minute.

After rejecting Trump’s offer, Iran threatened to retaliate against strikes to their energy supply by bombing the water supply for US allies in the region. Gulf nations remain reliant on desalination plants because their cities are surrounded by a desert. 

Iran’s United Nations envoy said Trump’s deadline was a ‘direct incitement to terrorism and provide clear evidence of intent to commit war crimes under international law.’ The regime’s military command noted the President was ‘delusional.’

During a press conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest, JD Vance claimed ‘very shortly, this war will conclude’. The Vice President added that the US has ‘largely accomplished it’s military objectives.’

Vance also reporters that more negotiations are expected before Trump’s deadline 12 hours from now: ‘I’m hopeful that it gets to a good resolution.’