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All of Iran Could Be Wiped Out Overnight: Trump Issues Apocalyptic Ultimatum

“Tehran’s ceasefire offer called ‘significant’ but rejected as the US threatens total demolition of bridges and power plants — ‘Stone Ages’ looming”

All of Iran ‘Can Be Taken Out in One Night’ — President’s Stark Warning Amid Rejected Ceasefire


Kurdish Policy Analysis, SULAIMANYAH, IRAQ

US President Donald Trump on Monday intensified his threats against Iran, warning that the entire country could be obliterated in a single night as his ultimatum edged closer following Tehran’s rejection of a 45-day ceasefire proposal.

“The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night,” Trump said during a White House press conference.

Trump outlined a plan targeting every bridge and power plant in Iran, describing the destruction as “burning, exploding and never to be used again” — a complete demolition potentially executed within four hours.

“We don’t want that,” he added, suggesting the US might help Iran rebuild if necessary, emphasizing the massive scale of destruction would take decades to recover from.

The president recalled ordering the demolition of a major bridge near Tehran last week when initial talks collapsed, arguing Iran had previously failed to take US warnings seriously.

“Do I want to destroy their infrastructure? No. It would take them 100 years to rebuild,” Trump said, adding that reconstruction would rely on American ingenuity.

When asked whether targeting civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime, Trump dismissed the concern, citing Iran’s prior killing of thousands of protesters.

“You know what’s a war crime? Allowing a sick country with demented leadership to have a nuclear weapon,” he said.

Trump insisted that Iranian citizens would accept the strikes as part of their pursuit of freedom, even acknowledging the lethal consequences of continued protests under Tehran’s regime.

In response, Iran’s army condemned the president’s threats as “arrogant rhetoric” and vowed to continue operations against US and Israeli forces.

“The rude, arrogant rhetoric and baseless threats of the delusional US president… have no effect on the continuation of the offensive and crushing operations of the warriors of Islam,” said a Khatam Al-Anbiya central command spokesman.

Iran’s deputy sports minister, Alireza Rahimi, called for human chains at power plants to protest potential US attacks on civilian infrastructure, emphasizing that such strikes would constitute war crimes.

Reopening Hormuz: A Strategic Flashpoint

Trump also weighed in on the Strait of Hormuz, hinting at the US possibly charging tolls once Tehran reopens the channel. Later, he clarified the priority is “free traffic of oil and everything else,” stressing the strait’s strategic importance while acknowledging Iran’s capacity to obstruct it.

The US and Israel’s February 28 attack had effectively closed Hormuz, controlling nearly 20% of the world’s oil and gas supply. Iranian officials have since vowed to maintain leverage over the vital waterway.

The Rescue Mission and Military Risks

Regarding the rescue of two American airmen whose plane was downed over Iran, Trump revealed some military advisers were initially hesitant due to the operation’s danger. Hundreds of soldiers participated, showcasing US military capabilities under high-risk conditions.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth framed the mission in explicitly Christian terms, likening it to the resurrection of Jesus, highlighting the mission’s moral and strategic significance.

Iranian Ceasefire Proposal: Significant but Insufficient

Trump acknowledged receiving a Pakistani-brokered ceasefire proposal from Tehran, calling it “significant” but falling short of US demands. He claimed Iran’s current leaders were “not as radicalized” and expressed hope that the war could end quickly.

“They’ve made a proposal… It’s not good enough, but it’s a very significant step,” Trump said.

Despite ongoing war, Trump reiterated his stance that Iran cannot be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, warning that Israel and the broader Middle East would face catastrophic consequences otherwise.

“Israel would have been extinguished,” he said, noting the stakes for regional security and reiterating the US’s focus on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear capabilities.

Ultimatum Countdown

Trump has repeatedly extended his Tuesday night deadline for Iran to accept a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

“We’re giving them until tomorrow, eight o’clock Eastern Time. After that, they’re gonna have no bridges. Gonna have no power plants. Stone Ages,” he warned.

The world now waits as tensions escalate, leaving the future of Iran — and global stability — hanging in the balance.

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