After Trump claims Iran's missile program curtailed, Tehran launches attack on Israel's Haifa port
Tehran, April 2
Moments after US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran's missile programme had been destroyed following the US-Israeli military action against the Islamic Republic for the past month, Iranian forces launched missiles targeting Israel's strategic northern port city of Haifa, according to Iranian state media, Press TV.
Following the reports, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the missile launches in a statement on Telegram, noting that defensive systems were actively operating to intercept the threat.
"A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat," the IDF said.
The IDF further stated that the Home Front Command had issued precautionary directives directly to mobile phones in affected areas, urging residents to act responsibly and follow safety instructions.
"Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice. Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command's guidelines," the statement added.
This development comes after Trump, during his address to the nation since the commencement of hostilities against Iran in late February, praised the American military for a "decisive" blow against the Islamic Republic, claiming that the core objective of the campaign was nearing completion.
The US President maintained that Iran's maritime and aerial capabilities have been systematically dismantled during the time and added that the country's broader military infrastructure has been severely diminished.
"Iran's navy is gone, their air force is in ruins, and its leaders, most of them terrorists, are now dead," Trump declared.
Detailing the impact of the strikes, the President stated that the opposition's "ability to launch missiles and drones is dramatically curtailed."
He noted that "weapons factories and rocket launchers are being blown to pieces - very few of them left" and claimed that the United States is "winning bigger than ever before."
— ANI
Reader Comments
Trump's claims seem premature, as usual. Iran has shown significant resilience. This escalation is worrying for global oil prices and shipping lanes, which directly impacts our economy. Hope our government is preparing contingency plans.
Watching from Delhi. The immediate concern is for the large Indian diaspora in the Gulf and Israel. The MEA should issue advisories and be ready for evacuations if needed. Safety of our citizens abroad is paramount.
A classic case of speaking too soon. You can't declare a country's military "gone" while it's still actively fighting. This conflict is destabilizing the whole region we depend on for energy. Not good at all.
While I understand the strategic concerns, I respectfully disagree with some comments here. A strong response to aggression is sometimes necessary. The real tragedy is the civilian population caught in the middle on all sides.
Haifa port is critical for trade. Any disruption there affects global supply chains. India imports a lot of machinery and chemicals through that region. Our planners need to look at alternative routes and suppliers, ji.
The human cost is what matters most. Innocent people in Israel and Iran are living in fear. As a nation that
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