Iranians and the rest of the world are holding their breath just hours before the end of the ultimatum issued by Donald Trump on Tuesday, April 7. The American president has promised to “destroy Iranian civilization” overnight if the Iranians do not open the Strait of Hormuz. Since early morning, attacks have intensified in Iran, where bridges, highways, and airports have been destroyed.
Hours before the American ultimatum, on Tuesday, April 7, the Iranian regime staged images of a massive human chain on a bridge, with flags waving and children at the forefront acting as a shield against the series of strikes on these civilian infrastructure. The bridge, which has a railway line, has been split in two today. Rescuers are transporting an injured civilian.
This is also a way for Iranians to occupy the ground in the face of unprecedented threats from Donald Trump: “An entire civilization will die tonight and it will never recover,” promised the American president in writing if no agreement was reached. A controversy quickly arose over the potential use of nuclear weapons. The White House denied this a few minutes later.
Without waiting for the end of the American ultimatum, several Israeli strikes have hit civilian infrastructure areas, such as a university of technology in Tehran. The roof has completely collapsed. On the ground, students’ books and computer equipment lie scattered. According to Iranian media, strikes also targeted the highly strategic Kharg island, where 90% of Iran’s oil exports pass through.
In retaliation, the Iranians claim to have carried out strikes in Saudi Arabia and Israel themselves. But the dramatic threats from the American president are now shifting the conflict by raising the specter of war crimes. Less than six hours before the end of the ultimatum, Donald Trump still claims to be able to change his mind. Can a negotiated solution still be found? Iranians tonight claim to have closed the door to any further discussion after the recent bombings.
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