Trump Extends Military Campaign Against Iran Following Strike on IRGC Base

President Donald Trump announced in a prime-time address that U.S. military operations against Iran under 'Operation Epic Fury' will continue for at least another two to three weeks. Despite stating that Iran's offensive capabilities have been 'decimated' after a month of warfare, the President emphasized that strikes will persist until all strategic objectives are satisfied. He further threatened to target Iran's oil and power infrastructure, vowing to return the nation to the 'stone ages' if leadership fails to negotiate. On the ground, a massive explosion was reported at a military base linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This blast is viewed by analysts as a major escalation in the ongoing kinetic conflict. While the Trump administration claims the military phase is nearing its end, the lack of a clear plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz continues to exert upward pressure on global oil prices and creates significant economic uncertainty. Diplomatic efforts remain at a stalemate characterized by conflicting narratives. President Trump claimed that Tehran had requested a ceasefire; however, Iranian officials immediately issued a denial, stating that no such request or direct negotiations have occurred. Total divergent demands from both Washington and Tehran suggest a swift diplomatic resolution remains unlikely as military pressure intensifies.