Iran launched several waves of ballistic missiles at Israel early Thursday, shortly after President Donald Trump delivered a prime-time address declaring that U.S. war objectives against the Islamic Republic were nearly complete.

Trump spoke to the nation Wednesday night in his first formal address since the U.S. and Israel began strikes on Iran on February 28, marking day 34 of the conflict. He claimed American forces had obliterated much of Iran's navy, air force, ballistic missile arsenal, production facilities, and drone capabilities, while weakening its terrorist proxies. "The core strategic objectives are nearing completion," Trump stated, projecting the operation could wrap up in two to three weeks. He emphasized U.S. energy independence from Middle East oil and vowed to hit Iran "extremely hard" if needed, even suggesting strikes could send it "back to the Stone Age."

The Iranian response came swiftly. Israel's military reported four ballistic missile salvos from Iran since midnight, including one with a cluster warhead targeting northern areas. Air defenses intercepted most projectiles, with no major impacts or fatalities confirmed in initial reports. However, Israel's emergency services noted 14 people wounded near Tel Aviv, including an 11-year-old girl. Separate rocket fire attributed to Hezbollah wounded two lightly in Kiryat Shmona, causing a gas leak.

Iran's military dismissed Trump's assertions, vowing "crushing, broader, and more destructive actions" until the U.S. and Israel surrender. A spokesman claimed hidden stockpiles ensure Tehran's resilience, calling the struck sites "insignificant." Strikes also targeted Gulf regions, prompting sirens in Bahrain and an interception near Abu Dhabi's industrial zone with minor damage.

The attacks coincided with Passover observances in Israel, sending residents to shelters. Unverified reports mentioned possible hits on a U.S. Navy site, but details remain unclear.

The war, dubbed Operation Epic Fury by the White House, aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and curb its regional aggression. U.S. and Israeli strikes continue on Iranian military and industrial targets. Oil prices surged globally following Trump's remarks, with U.S. gas exceeding $4 per gallon amid fears over the Strait of Hormuz.