‘Pure Evil’: US Lawmakers Slam Trump for Threatening ‘Iran Civilization Will Die’

Washington- Democratic members of Congress and other US politicians have sharply condemned the inflammatory threats by US President Donald Trump against Iran and its civil infrastructure.

"A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will," Trump said on Truth Social platform on Tuesday morning.

American politicians described Trump's comments as reckless, illegal, and a dangerous escalation against a proud ancient civilization that will send the region into catastrophe.

"This is an extremely sick person. Each Republican who refuses to join us in voting against this wanton war of choice owns every consequence of whatever the hell this is," Democratic Senate leader Chuck Schumer said.

Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries demanded an immediate halt to the war of aggression against Iran, which could turn into World War III.

"Congress must immediately end this reckless war of choice in Iran before Donald Trump plunges us into World War III. It's time for every single Republican to put patriotic duty over party and stop the madness. Enough," Jeffries said.

Congressman Jason Crow said that Trump reckless remarks about "elimination of a civilization is a war crime."

"As I've repeatedly said, our military must only follow lawful orders. Every American of good conscience must repudiate this."

Congressman Jim McGovern said, "This is pure evil. The President of the United States' genocidal threat to commit war crimes is illegal under federal & international law."

Independent Senator Bernie Sanders said that "Trump's deranged threats to wipe out Iran's infrastructure and civilization are the ravings of a warmonger."

"Millions of innocent Iranians--families, children, and elders in one of the world's oldest cultures--should not pay the price for his ego and endless provocation. We must de-escalate, pursue diplomacy, and reject this illegal march toward disaster."

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez branded Trump's threats against Iranian civilian infrastructure as "barbarism."

"Threatening to destroy power plants, bridges, and an entire civilization isn't strength--it's barbarism. Iran has every right to defend its sovereignty and its people against aggression. The US should be working toward peace and justice in the region, not bombing civilians to appease Trump's bloodlust. This madness ends now."

Senator Elizabeth Warren said, "Donald Trump is playing with fire by targeting Iran's critical civilian infrastructure. This isn't leadership; it's a reckless gamble that could collapse economies, spike global oil prices, and cause untold suffering for ordinary Iranians who deserve security, not annihilation. Congress must act to restrain this administration before it's too late."

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib vowed to stand with the Iranian nation against US imperialism

"From the river to the sea, but also here: Trump's genocidal rhetoric against Iran exposes the hypocrisy of those who lecture about human rights while threatening to erase a nation's future. We stand with the Iranian people against US imperialism and warmongering. No more wars for empire."

Senator Chris Murphy said violates all existing humanitarian laws and norms.

"These threats aren't just unhinged--they violate every principle of international law and basic morality. Iran's civilization has survived millennia; it won't be erased by one man's tantrum. We need immediate congressional action to block funding for this illegal operation and return to diplomacy that respects Iran's right to exist and thrive."

Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said, "Trump's comments reveal a dangerous obsession with regime change and destruction rather than genuine peace. The Iranian people have suffered enough from sanctions and conflict. Escalating to threats of civilizational destruction only empowers hardliners and hurts innocents. America should lead with restraint, not recklessness."

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also warned the US that attacks on civilian infrastructure are banned under international law, according to his spokesperson.

Such cases are notoriously difficult to prosecute, and Trump told reporters he's "not at all" concerned about committing war crimes.

The United States and Israel initiated a large-scale and unprovoked military offensive against Iran on February 28, assassinating Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and several high-ranking military commanders despite indirect Tehran-Washington negotiations on Iran's peaceful nuclear program.

In response, the Iranian Armed Forces have carried out waves of retaliatory missile and drone operations against US interests across West Asia and Israeli positions in the occupied territories.