Iran Strikes Israel, Trump Declares War Aims Achieved

Iran fired another wave of missiles at Israel on April 2, 2026, in the latest escalation of the ongoing U.S.-Israel war on Iran. The launches came after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington had “destroyed the Iranian military” and that core war objectives were “nearing completion.” Iran rejected Trump’s separate claim that Tehran had sought a ceasefire.

The conflict has continued to feature U.S.-Israeli bombing campaigns across Iran alongside Iranian missile and drone attacks in response. A senior Iranian politician, former Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi, was reportedly wounded in a strike on his home in Tehran that also killed his wife, according to the account in the source material. The report did not provide further details on the strike or on Kharazi’s condition beyond the injury.

Diplomatic efforts remained stalled. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran had received messages from the United States, but added that trust for negotiations was “at zero.” Iran also described Washington’s demands as “maximalist and irrational,” and denied that any ceasefire talks were underway.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in remarks directed at the U.S. public, urged Americans to question Washington’s motives for continuing the war. He said Iran was not hostile toward the people of the United States, Europe, or neighboring countries, according to the source material. The statements underscored Tehran’s effort to separate its dispute with governments from its posture toward foreign publics.

The fighting has also produced spillovers across the Gulf. The United Arab Emirates intercepted Iranian missiles and drones, and a tanker was struck off the coast of Qatar, the source material said. The report did not specify the tanker’s identity, the extent of damage, or attribution for the strike.

In Israel, Trump’s comments about progress toward war aims were described as being welcomed, while air defenses were active to intercept incoming Iranian missiles. The source material said 14 people were wounded near Tel Aviv. No additional details were provided on the circumstances of those injuries.

International economic institutions and markets were also reacting. The World Bank expressed extreme concern about the conflict’s potential effects on inflation, jobs, and food security. At the same time, global stocks rose and oil prices fell after Trump’s remarks suggesting a possible end to the war, according to the source material.