Trump Says US Core Objectives in Iran Are ‘Nearing Completion’ in Primetime Address

The speech comes as the conflict in the Middle East enters its second month.

President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on April 1, 2026. Alex Brandon/Pool via Getty Images

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump explained the reasons for the country’s war with Iran and said that the United States is “nearing completion” of the objectives set at the start of the military operation, during a primetime address on April 1.

“Thanks to the progress we’ve made, I can say tonight that we are on track to complete all of America’s military objectives shortly, very shortly,” Trump said.