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Iran's President Vows 14 Million Ready to Die as Trump's Deadline Looms

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that over 14 million Iranians are prepared to sacrifice their lives defending the country as a U.S. deadline looms. This comes in response to President Donald Trump's ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by a specific deadline or face devastating airstrikes. Trump has threatened to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges in a massive bombing campaign if the demands are not met. Iranian officials have called for citizens to form human chains around critical infrastructure as a symbolic deterrent.

Key Points: Iran's President Vows Sacrifice Ahead of Trump Ultimatum

  • Iran's president vows personal sacrifice
  • Trump sets deadline for Strait of Hormuz
  • Call for human shields at power plants
  • Ultimatum warns of destroying infrastructure
  • Threat aims to force Iran to negotiating table
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As Trump's deadline looms, Iran President asserts '14 million Iranians ready to sacrifice lives'

As Trump's deadline to Iran nears, President Pezeshkian declares millions ready to sacrifice their lives in defense of the nation.

"Over 14 million proud Iranians have... declared their readiness to sacrifice their lives in defense of Iran. - Masoud Pezeshkian"

Tehran, April 7

As the countdown contines to US President Donald Trump's ultimatum for Iran to come at the negotiating table, President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed that Iranians are ready to sacrifice their lives to defend the country.

He made the remarks in a post on X. The Iranian President said that he, too stands ready to be sacrificed for the country.

"Over 14 million proud Iranians have, up to this moment, declared their readiness to sacrifice their lives in defense of Iran. I too have been, am, and will be a sacrificer for Iran", Pzeshkian wrote on X.

Earlier, Iran's Deputy Sports Minister, Alireza Rahimi, called on the nation's athletes and artists to form "human chains" around power plants, a symbolic and physical attempt to deter potential airstrikes following a series of specific ultimatums from US President Donald President Trump.

In a video message, he invited all youth, athletes, artists, students and faculty on Tuesday at 2 PM (local Iran time) to gather near power plants. "These are our wealth and belongings", he said in the message.

The call for human shields comes in response to President Trump's recent "8:00 PM deadline" (Washington time, Tuesday night) for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has warned that failure to comply will result in a simultaneous, massive bombing campaign aimed at "each and every one" of Iran's electric generating plants and bridges.

Trump stated on Monday that the goal would be to leave these facilities "burning, exploding, and never to be used again" within a four-hour window.

During a White House press briefing, Trump said, "The entire country could be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night."

Trump also gave an ultimatum to Iran to make a deal before Tuesday, 8:00 P.M ET, warning that there'll be "no bridges, no power plants" after that.

Trump said that this is a "critical period" and Washington has given Tehran the necessary time to make a deal to put this war to an end.

"This is a critical period... They asked for an extension of seven days; I gave them 10 days... They have till tomorrow. Now we will see what happens... A lot of people are affected by this. We are giving them until tomorrow, 8 o'clock, Eastern Time. After that, they are going to have no bridges. They are going to have no power plants. Stone ages," Trump said.

- ANI

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Sarah B
From an Indian perspective, we've seen how regional instability affects global oil prices and security. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint. This brinkmanship is bad for everyone. The international community must step in to mediate.
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Rohit P
"14 million ready to sacrifice" sounds like propaganda to me. No government should ask its youth to form human chains around power plants. This is not defense, it's using your own people as pawns. Very sad situation for the common Iranian.
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Ananya R
Petrol prices in India will shoot up if this escalates. Beyond geopolitics, we common people feel the pinch immediately. Hope our government is preparing contingency plans. This is a tense wait-and-watch for the whole world.
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Michael C
The language from both sides is concerning. "Stone ages" and "sacrifice" are not terms for modern statecraft. There must be a face-saving way for both to step back. The cost of war, especially for civilians, is always too high.
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Priya S
As an Indian, I feel for the people of Iran. No one wants war in their backyard. The athletes and artists being called to be human shields... it's heartbreaking. The leaders talk of sacrifice, but it's always the youth who pay the price. 🕊️

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