United States President Donald Trump has warned that American forces will intensify military strikes against Iran over the next two to three weeks, declaring that the attacks could be severe enough to “bring them back to the Stone Ages.”
In a prime-time national address from the White House, Trump said Washington was close to completing its strategic military objectives in the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, but stressed that further aggressive operations were imminent.
“We are going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks,” the US president said, adding that the campaign could push Iran “back to the Stone Ages.”
US Claims War Objectives Nearly Achieved
Trump told Americans that the joint military campaign had already significantly weakened Iran’s military capabilities, including its navy, air force and missile infrastructure, while also targeting nuclear-related facilities.
He described the operations as “swift, decisive, overwhelming victories,” insisting that the core goals of the campaign were nearing completion.
The president further claimed that Iran now possessed “very few missile launchers” and that much of its military structure had been severely degraded during weeks of coordinated strikes.
Threat To Target Power Plants And Strategic Infrastructure
Despite projecting confidence that the war was nearing its final phase, Trump warned that critical Iranian infrastructure—including electricity generation facilities—could be targeted if Tehran failed to accept US demands in ongoing negotiations.
He suggested that strikes on Iran’s energy network could occur simultaneously across multiple sites if talks collapse.
Trump also indicated that oil facilities remained potential targets, though they had not yet been fully struck.
Negotiations Ongoing Amid Escalating Tensions
While threatening further escalation, the US president said diplomatic engagement with Iran was still continuing, raising the possibility of a settlement before the proposed timeline for intensified strikes expires.
However, Iranian authorities have previously disputed claims that meaningful negotiations are underway, leaving uncertainty about the prospects for a ceasefire.
Analysts say the warning signals a new phase of pressure designed to force concessions from Tehran, particularly over its nuclear programme, which Washington insists must be permanently dismantled.
Global Concerns Over Economic And Security Impact
Trump’s latest remarks come as fears grow over the broader consequences of the conflict, including rising oil prices, instability in global markets and continued missile exchanges across the Middle East.
Although the White House maintains the campaign is close to completion, uncertainty remains over whether the operation has achieved its central objective of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons capability.
The conflict, which began in late February following coordinated strikes involving US and Israeli forces, has already caused significant casualties and heightened tensions across the region.
