Middle East live: Iran vows 'crushing' attacks after Trump dims hopes of swift end to war

02/04/2026 02:32 France 24

Iran's military on Thursday threatened "more destructive" attacks on the US and Israel, firing missiles at Tel Aviv after US President Donald Trump vowed to bomb the Islamic republic "back to the Stone Ages". Trump's remarks in a televised address Wednesday dimmed hopes of a swift end to the war in the Middle East. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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