US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Fresh military strikes targeted major Iranian infrastructure just hours before a critical deadline linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, significantly raising fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. The coordinated attacks reportedly focused on transport links, energy facilities, and oil export infrastructure considered vital to Iran’s economy.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: ‘A whole Civilisation will die Tonight’; Trump Post on Truth Social
Amid the escalating situation, Donald Trump issued strong warnings, signalling that the strikes were part of a broader effort to force compliance with US demands. “A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will,” Trump said on Truth Social.
The warning came shortly after the United States and Israel launched fresh attacks roughly twelve hours before the deadline set for Iran to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Trump wrote that, “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!”
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Key Oil Hub and Bridges Among Major Targets
Reports indicated that one of the most significant targets was Kharg Island, widely considered the backbone of Iran’s oil export system. The island handles nearly 90 per cent of the country’s oil shipments, making it a crucial economic lifeline.
In addition to oil infrastructure, strikes also damaged bridges, a major highway, and several other strategic structures. Residential areas were also affected during the attacks. In Shahriar, an explosive projectile struck a residential building, killing at least nine people and injuring several others.
Following the wave of strikes, Israeli military sources stated that operations targeting Iranian infrastructure sites had been completed.
Trump reinforced his stance through another post, saying, “Now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalised minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death will finally end,” Trump’s social media post read.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Repeated Deadlines Added to Rising Tensions
The latest escalation followed multiple earlier deadlines issued by Trump, initially set for late March and later extended several times. The final deadline demanded that Iran reopen maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz or face intensified strikes targeting its infrastructure.
Trump previously warned of severe consequences if Iran failed to comply. “They’ll have no bridges. They’ll have no power plants. They’ll have nothing,” Trump had warned.
Despite the warnings, Iranian officials rejected ceasefire proposals and insisted on compensation guarantees and security assurances before entering negotiations.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iran Responds With Threats and Civilian Mobilisation
Iran’s leadership responded with strong warnings after the strikes. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement cautioning that any further escalation would trigger wider retaliation.
“Our response will go beyond the region,” the IRGC said in a statement.
Authorities in Iran also urged civilians to participate in protective efforts, including forming human chains around critical power plants and infrastructure sites ahead of the deadline’s expiration.
