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Pope Leo calls Trump’s ‘whole civilization’ Iran threat ‘truly unacceptable’

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The New RepublicBApr 7, 9:11 PM

Pope Leo Condemns Trump’s “Unacceptable” Threat to Destroy Iran

The leader of the Catholic Church has denounced Donald Trump’s warmongering rhetoric. Pope Leo XIV described the U.S. president’s recent threats to obliterate Iranian civilization as “truly unacceptab

Raw StoryCApr 7, 7:55 PM

Texas Republican breaks ranks and condemns Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilization

A Republican lawmaker has spoken out against President Donald Trump's threats to wipe out Iranian civilization. "The United States of America must always be prepared to use overwhelming military force

Raw StoryCApr 7, 11:49 PM

Pope Leo's searing criticism of Trump's 'vile' war threats raises eyebrows

President Donald Trump's threats to obliterate Iran with a total bombing campaign drew fierce condemnation from Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday, who proclaimed, “This is truly not acceptable. Here there are c

New York TimesAApr 8, 2:04 AM

Hours Before News of Cease-Fire, Pope Leo XIV Issues Strong Rebuke of Trump

The first U.S.-born pontiff has consistently called for dialogue to resolve the war in the Middle East. He referred to Trump’s Iran threats as ‘truly unacceptable.’

Mother JonesBApr 7, 2:31 PM

Trump: “A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight”

Trump threatened genocide against the people of Iran Tuesday morning, saying that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” The Truth Social post in full: “A whole civil

Talking Points MemoBApr 7, 2:13 PM

Trump: ‘A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight’ … Maybe

Go Big or Go TACO I long ago moved away from leading Morning Memo with crazy shit Trump says, but...

VoxBApr 7, 2:45 PM

“A whole civilization will die tonight”: How Trump is threatening war crimes

A view of the damaged B1 bridge, a day after it was destroyed by an airstrike, on April 3, 2026, west of Tehran in Karaj, Iran. | Majid Saeedi/Getty Images “A whole civilization will die tonight, ne

SalonCApr 7, 5:54 PM

“Delusional”: Iran calls Trump’s bluff as he threatens “a whole civilization will die”

The US and Israel are ramping up attacks in attempts to force a ceasefire

NPRAApr 8, 12:26 AM

Trump has backed down from his threat to wipe out Iran's civilization

President Trump has backed down from his threat to wipe out Iran's civilization and bomb its power plants by Tuesday night. Online, he said he agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks.

New York TimesAApr 8, 12:02 AM

With Threat to Wipe Out Iran’s Civilization, Trump’s Rhetoric Goes Beyond Bluster

The president’s violent rhetoric risks damaging his credibility as a negotiator and the country’s standing in the world.

NBC NewsBApr 8, 3:44 AM

Dozens of Democrats call for Trump's removal after his Iran threats

The Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill backed steps like impeachment and removing the president via the 25th Amendment, even after Trump's ceasefire announcement.

CBS NewsBApr 8, 1:10 AM

Few Republicans condemn Trump's Iran threat, Democrats call for removal

Republicans in Congress largely stayed silent, while dozens of Democrats called for President Trump to be removed from office after he threatened "a whole civilization will die tonight."

SalonCApr 7, 10:27 PM

Democrats, Marjorie Taylor Greene call for Trump’s removal from office following Iran threat

More than 70 lawmakers supported impeachment or using the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office

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The HillBApr 7, 10:58 PM

Pope Leo calls Trump’s ‘whole civilization’ Iran threat ‘truly unacceptable’

Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday called President Trump’s latest threat against Iran “unacceptable.” “Today, as we all know, there was this threat against the entire ​people of Iran, and this is truly unaccept

PBS NewsHourAApr 7, 9:50 PM

WATCH: Pope Leo XIV calls Trump's Iran threat 'truly unacceptable'

"There are certainly issues of international law here, but even more so a moral issue for the good of the whole, entire population," the pope said in Italian to reporters outside his residence in Cast

AxiosAApr 7, 10:26 PM

Pope issues stiffest rebuke yet to Trump over war threats

Pope Leo XIV denounced President Trump's threat to wipe out Iran's civilization on Tuesday. The big picture: The first U.S.-born pontiff told reporters in Italian "this threat against the entire peopl

AxiosAApr 7, 1:26 PM

Trump threatens "whole civilization will die tonight" amid 11th hour Iran negotiations

President Trump threatened on Tuesday to wipe out the entire Iranian "civilization" if the regime doesn't meet his 8pm ET deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The big picture: Trump's new thre

The HillBApr 7, 1:06 PM

Trump on Iran: ‘Whole civilization will die tonight’ unless ‘something revolutionarily wonderful’ occurs

President Trump issued an ominous threat to Iran with mixed messages on Tuesday ahead of an 8 p.m. EDT deadline he set in which he warned “a whole civilization will die tonight” unless “something revo

The HillBApr 7, 10:44 PM

House Republican breaks with Trump, says he doesn’t support destruction of a ‘whole civilization’

Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas) said Tuesday he doesn’t support President Trump’s threat that a “whole civilization will die tonight” ahead of his 8 p.m. deadline for Iran to strike a peace deal. “Let

BloombergAApr 8, 4:54 AM

A Civilization Doesn’t Die, and Markets Go Up - bloomberg.com

A Civilization Doesn’t Die, and Markets Go Up  bloomberg.com

The HillBApr 7, 4:58 PM

Democrats rip Trump Iran ‘whole civilization’ threat: ‘Pure evil’

Democratic members of Congress on Tuesday lambasted President Trump’s ominous threat toward Iran’s “whole civilization,” with some calling the president’s words “pure evil.” Trump gave Iran a deadline

PBS NewsHourAApr 7, 10:50 PM

How Iran is reacting as Trump pulls back from threat to wipe out civilization

President Trump made a violent and extraordinary threat on Tuesday, saying he would erase an entire civilization if Iran didn't agree to his terms for a deal. He backed down from that rhetoric later i

The HillBApr 7, 4:50 PM

Democrats call for Trump’s removal over threat against Iran

A wave of Democrats on Tuesday called to remove President Trump from office over his threats against Iran ahead of an 8 p.m. EDT Tuesday deadline for Tehran to cut a deal and reopen the Strait of Horm

AxiosAApr 8, 12:52 AM

Iran ceasefire fails to quiet Democrats as over 85 lawmakers demand Trump's removal

President Trump's announcement of a ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday did little to stem the growing tide of calls from congressional Democrats for his impeachment or removal via the 25th Amendment. Why

AxiosAApr 7, 4:36 PM

Trump's Iran post causes talk of his impeachment, removal to erupt among Hill Democrats

Calls for President Trump's removal from office reached a fever pitch among congressional Democrats on Tuesday after he threatened that "a whole civilization will die tonight" in a post about Iran. Wh

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Daily CallerDApr 7, 9:40 PM

Pope Leo Condemns Trump’s ‘Truly Unacceptable’ Threat Against Iran’s Civilization

'More hatred around the world'

Fox NewsCApr 8, 1:57 AM

Pope Leo calls out Trump’s Iran rhetoric before last-minute ceasefire emerges

Pope Leo called President Trump's threat against Iran 'truly unacceptable,' urging world leaders to return to the negotiating table and reject war always.

The American ConservativeBApr 8, 4:01 AM

Pope Leo, Bishop Robert Barron and the Iran War

When Americans need to hear the Holy Father’s rebukes of the war, a prominent Catholic leader says the pope isn’t really talking about Iran. The post Pope Leo, Bishop Robert Barron and the Iran War ap

BreitbartDApr 8, 12:22 AM

Republicans Break with Trump on 'A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight' Iran Threat

Rep. Nathaniel Moran (R-TX), Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and former Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-CA) pushed back on President Donald Trump, rejecting his statement that Iran’s “whole civilization wi

The American ConservativeBApr 7, 5:15 PM

Iran War Enters 39th Day: Trump: ‘A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight’

State of the Union: Airstrikes targeted a Tehran synagogue on Passover. The post Iran War Enters 39th Day: Trump: ‘A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight’ appeared first on The American Conservative.

Daily SignalCApr 7, 2:12 PM

Trump Issues Chilling Threat to Iran: ‘A Whole Civilization Will Die’

President Donald Trump threatened massive attacks on Iran if the regime does not open the Strait of Hormuz. “A whole civilization will die tonight, never... Read More The post Trump Issues Chilling Th

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