President Trump demanded that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening. This strait is a major shipping lane for oil and fuel. Trump has posted strongly-worded threats against Iran amid ongoing negotiations.
Two U.S. Senators strongly condemned President Trump's threat to destroy 'an entire civilization' in Iran. They argued that such threats constitute war crimes and violate international and U.S. law. The senators warned that the President's reckless actions are escalating tensions and endangering Americans.
US President Trump stated that negotiations with Iran are in a 'heated' phase but declined to share specifics. Pakistan's Prime Minister requested a two-week extension for talks to allow diplomacy to proceed. The US maintains military threats while actively pursuing a diplomatic resolution.
Iranian American women in office released a letter calling for an immediate end to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, rejecting President Trump's threats. They argued that democracy cannot be achieved through missiles and that the war only encourages further repression. Signatories strongly criticized Trump's threats and war actions, with some considering impeachment proceedings.
Iran accused US President Trump at the UN Security Council of making dangerous and irresponsible remarks threatening the destruction of its civilization. The Iranian ambassador claimed the US President openly declared intent to commit war crimes by threatening civilian infrastructure. These remarks came amid ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran, while Israel placed its air defenses on high alert.
Iran's UN envoy strongly criticized US President Donald Trump's social media threats to wipe out Iran's 'whole civilization,' calling it an open declaration of intent to commit 'war crimes.' He condemned the threats as irresponsible and alarming in the international community's view. The envoy also expressed appreciation for the vetoes cast by Russia and China on a related Security Council resolution.
Congressman Mfume publicly criticized President Trump's threatening remarks toward Iran. He stated that the rhetoric constituted a brazen and illegal threat against innocent civilians. Mfume urged the President to immediately lower his inflammatory rhetoric.
US President Trump warned that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' in Iran as a deadline approaches. This suggests the US may attack if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. Professor Stephen Zunes of the University of San Francisco discussed Trump's ultimatum and threats.
President Trump warned of 'civilization collapse' as the deadline for a deal with Iran approaches. Iran maintains a hardline stance, vowing retaliation if threats are carried out. The potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz is creating severe uncertainty in the global energy market, leading to rising fuel prices.
Amnesty International strongly condemned US President Trump's apocalyptic threats against Iran, warning of the destruction of an entire civilization. The organization stated that direct attacks on civilian infrastructure violate international humanitarian law and could constitute a threat of genocide. The international community is urged to intervene immediately to avert catastrophe stemming from these threats and US-Israeli strikes.