Seder held underground in Israel as Iran fires missiles after Trump’s address

Iran launched a missile strike against Israel and Gulf Arab states Thursday, directly contradicting President Trump's recent claims that the Iranian threat had been nearly eliminated. The attack underscores Tehran's demonstrated capacity to conduct regional strikes despite US pressure and assertions about degrading its capabilities. The timing—coming after Trump's public statements about Iran's diminished threat level—exposes a stark disconnect between the administration's rhetoric and Iran's demonstrated military reach. The incident forced Israelis to shelter, including those observing Passover Seder underground, illustrating the security reality on the ground despite Trump's threat assessment. Iran's strike demonstrates its willingness to continue military escalation in the region even as diplomatic tensions with the US remain high.