Tehran suspended participation in the talks after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to destroy a "whole civilization," referring to Iran, and ordered strikes on Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf.
Trump had repeatedly warned that the U.S. could hit power plants, bridges, and other infrastructure in Iran if Tehran did not reach a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz. On April 5, he said Iran had until 8 p.m. EDT Tuesday to reach an agreement (3 a.m. April 8 Kyiv time).
Iranian officials responded that further U.S. strikes on the country’s infrastructure would “open the gates of hell” for the United States and Israel, CNN reported. CNN also said Tehran told mediators it would fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz only after it received reparations from Washington.
Also on April 6, Trump said Iran “could be destroyed in one
night,” and suggested that could happen as soon as Tuesday.