| __________________________________________________________________________ Iran threatens ‘destructive’ attacks on US after Trump declares war an ‘overwhelming victory’ ====================================================================== By Chris Bradford Published April 2, 2026, 3:56 a.m. ET Iran’s military threatened on Thursday to launch crushing and destructive attacks on the US after President Trump declared Operation Epic Fury an “overwhelming” victory in an address to the nation. Tehran issued its fiery response after President Trump reiterated his intentions to bomb Iran back to the Stone Age, branding the Islamic Republic “fanatical” and the “most violent and thuggish regime on Earth.” “With trust in almighty God, this war will continue until your humiliation, disgrace, permanent and certain regret,and surrender,” Khatam Al-Anbiya, the military’s operational command, said in a statement aired on state TV. “Await our more crushing, broader and more destructive actions.” A man at a funeral procession holding an anti-American sign that reads "DOWN WITH USA." 3 A man at a funeral procession holding an anti-American sign that reads “DOWN WITH USA.” Getty Images In his primetime address, Trump hailed the Armed Forces for their “swift and ... “Tonight Iran’s Navy is gone. Their Air Force is in ruins. Their leaders, most of them – the terrorist regime they led – are dead,” he said. “Their command and control of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is being decimated as we speak. ... U.S. President Donald Trump speaks into a microphone from a podium. 3 President Trump speaks during his address to the nation Wednesday. via REUTERS Despite claiming Tehran was “really no longer a threat,” Trump warned the bombardment would continue. ... Trump also tried to convince Americans skeptical about the war effort by branding the operation an “investment” amid a backdrop of poor polling and rising fuel prices. “This is a true investment in your children and your grandchildren’s future,” ... lasted for 19 years, five months and 29 days. Iraq went on for 8 years, eight months and 28 days. Polls have consistently shown that most Americans disapprove of the war effort – and there is skepticism among the US’ allies. ... UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended NATO after Trump said he was “strongly considering” pulling Washington out of the defense pact over Iran. Filed under ... Trump posts clip of massive blast after 2,000-lb bunker buster bombs rip through an Iranian ammunition depot This story has 2.1K comments. 2.1K Trump posts clip of massive blast after 2,000-lb bunker buster bombs rip ... U.S. President Donald Trump speaks into a microphone from a podium. President Trump speaks during his address to the nation Wednesday. via REUTERS Smoke billows from burning debris in Baharestan, Isfahan province, after a reported strike. Smoke billows following a strike in Isfahan, Iran. SOCIAL MEDIA via REUTERS You are viewing 1 of 3 images Previous Image Next Image ... Stream It Or Skip It: 'UNTOLD: The Death and Life of Lamar Odom' on Netflix, a Documentary Look at the Sordid and Almost Tragic Past of an NBA star and Tabloid Icon Stream It Or Skip It: 'UNTOLD: The Death and Life of Lamar Odom' on Netflix, a Documentary Look at the Sordid and Almost Tragic Past of an NBA star and Tabloid Icon |
|