Reporting from Tehran for FRANCE 24, Reza Sayah describes an "eerie still" in the Iranian capital ahead of the expiration of the ultimatum set by US President Donald Trump, saying that one "can sense that people are on edge". Trump earlier threatened that a “whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran fails to meet his latest deadline to strike a deal.
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An 'eerie still' in Tehran amid Trump's apocalyptic threats
France 24
April 07, 2026
19:14 GMT
Reporting from Tehran for FRANCE 24, Reza Sayah describes an "eerie still" in the Iranian capital ahead of the expiration of the ultimatum set by US President Donald Trump, saying that one "can sense that people are on edge". Trump earlier threatened that a “whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran fails to meet his latest deadline to strike a deal.
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Reporting from Tehran for FRANCE 24, Reza Sayah describes an "eerie still" in the Iranian capital ahead of the expiration of the ultimatum set by US President Donald Trump, saying that one "can sense that people are on edge". Trump earlier threatened that a “whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran fails to meet his latest deadline to strike a deal.
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