# 'A civilization will die': Inside Trump's wartime messaging

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Podcast: [In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/in-depth-news-features-nhk-world-japan-news-6248665)
Published: 2026-04-28T05:19:46+00:00
Episode link: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/4760/
Audio file: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/upld/medias/en/news/backstory/articles-4760-9580-202604281417.mp3
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Duration seconds: 662

## Resource

As US President Donald Trump's administration floods the public sphere with updates on its offensive against Iran, information is being circulated on an unprecedented scale — with much of it stirring controversy. NHK has examined the deluge of images, videos, and statements, searching for a coherent message.

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