In a furious outburst of defiance, Iran launched one of its largest missile barrages of the war on April 2, 2026, directly responding to President Donald Trump’s stern warning that continued aggression would send Iran “back to the Stone Age.”

The IRGC fired dozens of ballistic missiles, including advanced Qiam and Sejjil variants, targeting Israeli cities and U.S. positions in the Gulf. Sirens wailed across Israel as explosions rocked several areas. While Israeli air defenses intercepted most of the incoming threats, several missiles broke through, causing significant damage and casualties in central Israel. Iranian state media celebrated the attack as “the beginning of true revenge,” with regime spokesmen declaring “You said we’re over? Now feel our fury!”

This latest escalation reveals the deep panic gripping Tehran. Just days after U.S. forces dismantled Iran’s $80 billion Hormuz Fortress in 90 minutes, destroyed its naval ᴀssets, and secured the Strait of Hormuz, the regime is lashing out wildly. With its air defenses shattered, nuclear facilities in ruins, and underground missile bases systematically destroyed under Operation Roaring Lion, Iran is burning through its remaining arsenal in increasingly desperate acts.

President Trump’s strong rhetoric appears to have only provoked a final, futile spasm from a collapsing regime. Military analysts note that each new wave is weaker than the last, as Iran’s stockpiles dwindle and its command structure fragments.

Despite the ᴅᴇᴀᴅly barrage, the U.S.-Israel alliance remains firmly in control. U.S. Marines continue operations from Qeshm Island, while Israeli jets maintain total dominance over Iranian skies. Retaliatory strikes are expected to be swift and devastating.

The message is unmistakable: no amount of Iranian fury or missile barrages will change the outcome. The Islamic Republic’s campaign of terror is collapsing under the weight of superior firepower and unbreakable resolve. Operation Roaring Lion is approaching its final, decisive phase.