'Only the president knows' what he will do on Iran, White House says in statement
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Key Points:
- The White House stated that only President Donald Trump knows his plans regarding Iran, following his warning that a "whole civilization will die" if Tehran fails to reach a deal by Tuesday evening.
- Trump threatened severe military action against Iran, including targeting infrastructure and possibly "blowing everything up," while expressing hope for regime change leading to positive outcomes.
- The UN human rights chief condemned the escalating rhetoric and warned that deliberate attacks on civilians and infrastructure constitute war crimes under international law.
- Israeli military chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir declared that the joint US-Israeli offensive against Iran is nearing a strategic crossroads, pledging to intensify damage to the Iranian regime.
- Iranian officials reported airstrikes damaging bridges, railway infrastructure, and highways, resulting in at least two deaths and multiple injuries, with disruptions including cancelled train services and power outages in several cities.
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