US President Trump warned on Tuesday that "a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again" if Iran's leaders fail to accept the US demands by Tuesday night. "I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will." Strikes hit bridges and rail infrastructure across Iran on Tuesday as Israel warned against train use and Trump threatened to target infrastructure if no deal is reached. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday they would target US and allied energy infrastructure and warned their response could extend beyond the region. Iranian state media said on Tuesday Kharg Island was struck, with explosions reported on the island.

Source: International New York Times April 07, 2026 02:12 UTC