Trump Iran Deadline: 'Civilization Will Die' as War Casualties Rise
US President Donald Trump threatened that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' ahead of an Iran deadline. Reports indicate US and Israeli strikes in Iran killed at least 20 people today, including children. The Iranian Red Crescent claims over 2,000 killed in Iran since February 28, with 216 children among them. Regional authorities report casualties in Lebanon (1,530), Iraq (110), Israel (23 civilians, 11 soldiers), and the US (13 service members). Deaths are also reported in several Gulf and Middle Eastern countries. CNN notes it cannot independently verify these figures.
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US President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilization will die tonight" ahead of an Iran deadline, as casualties escalate in the conflict involving US and Israeli strikes.
Trump's Warning
In a social media post, Trump stated, "maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?" alongside his threat, without specifying the deadline's nature or timing.
Casualties in Iran
Iran's semi-official Mehr News Agency reported at least 20 killed today, including:
Two children in Alborz Province
Two people in a railway bridge attack in Kashan
Several children in residential strikes in Pardis
Mehr attributed these attacks to Israel and the US.
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The Iranian Red Crescent Society said over 2,000 people have been killed in Iran since February 28, with at least 216 children among them, per Iran's health ministry.
Regional Casualty Figures
Authorities in neighboring countries reported:
Lebanon: 1,530 killed in Israeli strikes since March 2, including 130 children (health ministry).
Iraq: 110 killed nationwide; 15 in Kurdistan Region, including two in a residential building strike today (regional government).
Israel: 23 civilians killed inside Israel, plus 11 soldiers in southern Lebanon (military).
United States: 13 US service members killed (US Central Command).
Other areas: Deaths reported in UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, West Bank, Oman, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia (local authorities).
Reporting Notes
CNN cannot independently verify these casualty numbers. Reporters contributing include Issy Ronald, Eyad Kourdi, Aqeel Najim, Nechirvan Mando, Dana Karni, and Zachary Cohen.
