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April 2, 2026
Trump declares Iran 'no longer a threat' while vowing intensified military action
- In his address, President Trump stated that Iran is 'essentially really no longer a threat' after a 32-day military campaign, but vowed to escalate attacks in the coming weeks.
- Trump emphasized that the U.S. is on track to achieve its military objectives shortly, promising to hit Iran 'extremely hard' while diplomatic discussions are ongoing.
- Former Vice President Kamala Harris criticized Trump's speech, arguing it reflects a failure to address domestic issues and predicting he would falsely claim victory in Iran.
11 Sources
- Trump says U.S. strikes will send Iran back to 'Stone Ages'Apr 2, 2026 at 1:26 AM · NBC
- Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard' over next two to three weeksApr 2, 2026 at 1:27 AM · Reuters
- Trump: U.S. will bomb Iran "back to stone ages" over next 2-3 weeksApr 2, 2026 at 1:31 AM · Axios
- Trump says Iran ‘no longer a threat’ after 32 days — outlines next phase of US warApr 2, 2026 at 1:45 AM · Fox News
- Trump makes his case for Iran war, saying it will end 'shortly' but more strikes are aheadApr 2, 2026 at 3:41 AM · NBC
- Trump uses Iran war address to make case for American patienceApr 2, 2026 at 10:47 AM · AP
- Trump Vows to Hit Iran 'Extremely Hard' in Coming WeeksApr 2, 2026 at 11:31 AM · Today
- Ex-counterterrorism chief says Trump must restrain Israel before he can declare victory in IranApr 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM · Fox News
- The Latest: Oil prices surge, stocks fall with Trump offering no clear end to warApr 2, 2026 at 2:35 PM · Independent
- ‘A litany of lies’: Trump’s rambling primetime Iran address sparks backlashApr 2, 2026 at 4:43 PM · The Guardian
- Harris ripped over video previewing Trump speech she claims she wouldn't watch: 'Sit this one out'Apr 2, 2026 at 6:38 PM · Fox News