Trump warns ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ unless Iran makes deal

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Guardian: Trump warns ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ unless Iran makes deal.

First seen Apr 7, 2026, 12:51 PM UTC Latest source Apr 7, 2026, 3:06 PM UTC

Update 1 2h ago

Trump warns ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ unless Iran makes deal

Guardian •published Apr 7, 2026, 3:06 PM UTC •fetched Apr 7, 2026, 3:12 PM UTC

Update 2 4h ago

Trump warns a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if a deal with Iran isn't reached

Watch search #193: Donald Trump •published Apr 7, 2026, 1:05 PM UTC •fetched Apr 7, 2026, 4:12 PM UTC

Update 3 4h ago

Trump warns Iran’s ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ unless deal struck

Watch coverage #193: Donald Trump •published Apr 7, 2026, 12:51 PM UTC •fetched Apr 7, 2026, 2:18 PM UTC