JERUSALEM: Israel said it came under Iranian missile fire on Thursday after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the Islamic republic into the "Stone Ages" with heavy strikes in the next two to three weeks. In a speech from the White House, Trump sought to reassure war-weary Americans that the military campaign that began on February 28 was coming to an end, vowing "extremely hard" strikes against Iran. "Thanks to the progress we've made, I can say tonight that we are on track to complete all of America's military objectives shortly, very shortly," he said. The war's "core strategic objectives are nearing completion", Trump said, warning however that "over the next two to three weeks, we are going to bring them back to the Stone Ages, where they belong." Despite Trump's threats, Israel's military said Iran twice fired missiles at the country after his address, part of four barrages detected within six hours on Thursday.

Source: Indian Express April 02, 2026 07:33 UTC