Pakistan urges ceasefire as Trump threatens “civilization destruction”
US president escalates rhetoric with war crime warnings ignored as Pakistan calls for truce amid ongoing US-Israel strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON (MNTV) — US President Donald Trump intensified threats against Iran, warning that a “whole civilization will die tonight” if Tehran fails to meet his deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Pakistan called for an urgent two-week ceasefire to prevent further escalation.
Trump issued the warning roughly 12 hours before his self-imposed 8 p.m. deadline, demanding that Iran agree to terms that include reopening the critical oil route. His remarks marked one of the most extreme escalations in rhetoric, with the US president openly threatening widespread destruction across Iranian territory.
In a further escalation, Trump said he was “not at all” concerned about committing potential war crimes as he threatened to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants.
Legal experts have warned that deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure could constitute serious violations of international humanitarian law, raising alarm over Washington’s willingness to pursue a strategy of large-scale destruction.
Pakistan’s prime minister urged a two-week ceasefire, proposing that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz during the truce as a goodwill gesture to ease tensions and stabilize global energy markets. However, Trump has not responded to the proposal, signaling continued preference for coercion over diplomacy.
On the ground, the conflict has intensified following strikes initiated by the United States and Israel. A US strike targeted military sites on Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub, marking the second such attack on the strategic facility.
Simultaneously, Israeli warplanes carried out strikes on Iranian bridges and railway infrastructure, deliberately expanding the scope of attacks beyond military targets.
Iran has pledged a strong response if the threats materialize. Its representative at the United Nations warned that Tehran would take “immediate and proportionate” action in response to any escalation, signaling the risk of a broader regional confrontation.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that around 14 million Iranians have volunteered to sacrifice their lives in defense of the country, reflecting a surge in mobilization amid the escalating conflict.
The figure represents a significant portion of Iran’s population of approximately 90 million, underscoring the scale of national response to external threats.
The crisis follows weeks of intensifying hostilities triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, actions widely criticized as violations of sovereignty and contributors to regional instability.
Analysts warn that the continued targeting of infrastructure and civilian-adjacent facilities risks deepening humanitarian consequences and destabilizing global energy markets.
Washington’s aggressive posture, backed by Israeli military operations, has pushed the region toward the brink of a wider war, with civilians likely to bear the heaviest cost.
Calls for de-escalation, including Pakistan’s ceasefire proposal, highlight growing international concern over a conflict increasingly defined by threats of mass destruction rather than diplomatic resolution.
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