No One is Immune: Israel Defies Trump’s Exit Plan as Iranian Missiles Rain on Tel Aviv
U.S. President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could end soon, arguing that American and Israeli strikes have already destroyed most of the available targets in the country. He also suggested the campaign had moved faster than expected, saying U.S. forces had inflicted more damage than originally anticipated.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could end soon, arguing that American and Israeli strikes have already destroyed most of the available targets in the country.
“There is practically nothing left to target,” Trump said in an interview, adding that the conflict would end “soon.” He also suggested the campaign had moved faster than expected, saying U.S. forces had inflicted more damage than originally anticipated.
Trump indicated the initial plan envisioned a roughly six-week campaign but said operations were already ahead of schedule.
Despite those remarks, Israeli officials signaled a very different timeline for the conflict.
Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel would continue its military operations without any fixed deadline.
“The operation will continue without any time limit, as long as required, until we accomplish all objectives and achieve victory,” Katz said during a security assessment with senior military leaders.
The differing messages come as Iranian missile attacks against Israel continued. At least four separate salvos were launched toward Israel during the day, sending millions of residents into bomb shelters. No direct impacts or serious injuries were reported.
Meanwhile, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir said Israeli strikes had killed thousands of Iranian soldiers and commanders since the beginning of the war.
“We are in a campaign that is deepening the damage to the Iranian regime and its foundations,” Zamir said during remarks to Israeli Air Force personnel. He added that Israel’s military operations would continue targeting the leadership and infrastructure of Iran and its regional allies.
“No one is immune,” Zamir said, warning that Israel would pursue anyone attempting to harm its citizens.
Israeli officials say the campaign is aimed at dismantling Iran’s military capabilities and weakening the broader regional network aligned with Tehran.
At the same time, some Israeli leaders have suggested the war could also create conditions that might allow internal opposition within Iran to challenge the regime.
Officials acknowledge, however, that the timeline for the conflict remains uncertain. While Trump has suggested the fighting could end soon, Israeli officials say there is currently no clear deadline for the campaign.