President Trump ramped up his threats against Iran on Tuesday morning, saying "A whole civilization will die tonight" on social media. Meanwhile, the U.S. military struck Iran's Kharg Island in an overnight attack, a U.S. official confirmed. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Elizabeth Palmer have more.
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Trump says "A whole civilization will die tonight" amid apparent Kharg Island strikes
President Trump ramped up his threats against Iran on Tuesday morning, saying "A whole civilization will die tonight" on social media. Meanwhile, the U.S. military struck Iran's Kharg Island in an overnight attack, a U.S. official confirmed. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Elizabeth Palmer have more.
Published April 7, 2026, 3:24 PM
Updated April 7, 2026, 3:37 PM495Related Stories

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