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Addis Ababa, April 7, 2026 (ENA) —Donald Trump has delivered a strong warning to Iran, establishing a midnight GMT deadline for Tehran to finalize an agreement or risk severe repercussions in an ongoing intensifying conflict.

A clear statement shared on Truth Social saw Trump caution that non-compliance might lead to destruction unlike anything seen before.

“A complete society will perish tonight, and it will never be revived. I don’t wish for this to occur, but it likely will,” he wrote.

The alert highlights growing conflicts between the United States, Israel, and Iran, after several weeks of escalating military activities. Trump has consistently called for Tehran to re-open the strategically important Strait of Hormuz—a key route for worldwide oil transport.

Escalating Military Pressure

Long before the deadline, military activities have increased. U.S. troops conducted night attacks on Kharg Island—which is recognized as Iran’s main oil export center—while Israeli forces are said to have attacked railways and bridges within Iranian territory.

As per Iranian authorities, at least 18 non-combatants lost their lives in one province on Tuesday’s attacks, prompting global worry. Legal professionals have also cautioned that striking civilian facilities, including power plants and bridges, might amount to war crimes.

High-Stakes Diplomacy

Although there has been strong language, Trump indicated earlier this week that talks could still take place. He referred to Iran’s reaction to a 15-point American peace plan as a “major move” and mentioned that Tehran seemed to be acting “in good faith.”

Nevertheless, the president has explicitly stated that no extensions will be provided. The deadline—scheduled for 8 p.m. in Washington, D.C. (00:00 GMT)—is being presented as adefining moment in global history.

“Tonight, we will discover one of the most significant events in the extensive and intricate history of the world,” Trump stated.

A Region on Edge

The dispute, which started on February 28 through combined U.S. and Israeli operations, has already transformed the area. Initial assaults are said to have resulted in the deaths of several high-ranking Iranian figures, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Although facing these setbacks, Iran’s leadership structure continues to function, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps directing the nation’s military actions.

Iran—descendant of one of the world’s most ancient cultures—stands at one of the most significant junctures in its contemporary history, with time running out until Trump’s deadline.