What did Donald Trump say in his speech today regarding the Iran conflict? In a prime-time address, Trump claimed that the U.S. military objectives in Iran are nearing completion, with significant victories reported.
Trump’s address, which lasted approximately 20 minutes, was not officially announced by the White House but was teased by Karoline Leavitt on social media. This marks Trump’s first prime-time speech since the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran.
During the speech, Trump stated, “In these past four weeks, our armed forces have delivered swift, decisive, overwhelming victories on the battlefield.” He emphasized that the administration’s goals in Iran have nearly all been achieved and that the war is “nearing completion.”
Trump indicated that the U.S. will be “out of Iran pretty quickly” and will engage only in targeted strikes. He expects to complete all military objectives within “two to three weeks.”
According to U.S. CENTCOM commander, the U.S. has confirmed the elimination of around one-third of Iran’s missile capabilities, and 92% of Iran’s large naval ships have been destroyed.
However, the conflict has led to rising gas prices, with the average price per gallon reaching $4, and a 27% increase in Brent crude prices since the war began. This has sparked public discontent, reminiscent of past energy crises.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact timeline for the end of the war and the effectiveness of the U.S. military objectives in Iran is still being evaluated.
As the situation evolves, the international community and U.S. allies, including NATO, will be closely monitoring the developments in Iran.
