Just days before a breakthrough ceasefire, Donald Trump sent shockwaves around the world with a post threatening to destroy \u201ca whole civilization\u201d in Iran. The provocative statement, made on Truth Social, drew sharp criticism from politicians, media figures, and even religious leaders\u2014including Pope Leo XIV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The U.S.-Iran conflict had been escalating for over a month when diplomacy finally made headway Tuesday evening. In a last-minute agreement, both nations declared a two-week ceasefire, just hours before Trump\u2019s deadline for military escalation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump framed the temporary truce as a major win, highlighting Iran\u2019s commitment to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz. He described Tehran\u2019s ten-point plan as a \u201cworkable basis for negotiations\u201d and called the ceasefire a \u201ctotal and complete victory.\u201d The president also assured the public that the U.S. would help ease maritime traffic through the strait, while a final deal is expected within the next two weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The day before the ceasefire, Trump\u2019s aggressive post had intensified global fears. \u201cA whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,\u201d he wrote. He added that regime change had placed \u201csmarter, less radicalized minds\u201d in charge, hinting at potential positive outcomes\u2014but the threats of escalation and even nuclear conflict grabbed headlines worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The response was immediate. World leaders, U.S. politicians across party lines, and former MAGA supporters like Marjorie Taylor Greene joined in criticism. Even Pope Leo XIV broke his usual silence, condemning Trump\u2019s threat against Iranian civilians and calling for urgent diplomacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cI urge all people of goodwill to search for peace and reject war,\u201d Pope Leo said, emphasizing the human cost of targeting civilians, including children, the elderly, and the sick. Speaking from Castel Gandolfo, he reminded the world that attacks on civilian infrastructure violate international law and only fuel hatred and conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Pope\u2019s message was clear: leaders must return to the negotiation table and work for solutions that avoid unnecessary suffering. He encouraged citizens everywhere to contact their political leaders, urging them to prioritize peace over war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Donald Trump has not publicly responded to the Pope\u2019s statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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