With less than 12 hours remaining before Donald Trump's 'deadline' for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iran hardened its stance after US President Donald Trump upped his rhetoric to historic levels.
Trump warned that 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' unless Tehran opened the key oil transit route.
The Iranian embassy in South Africa wrote on X, 'You and your allies will suffer an unforgettable hit from the ancient civilization of Iran.'
Tensions on the ground escalated on Tuesday after US missiles hit Kharg Island, a critical oil export hub near the Strait of Hormuz.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) responded to the attacks: 'Self-restraint is over. Our response will now be carried out without any consideration, depriving the US and its allies of oil and gas for years.'
