In prime-time address, Trump tells wary public Iran goals nearly achieved
Donald Trump told the nation in a televised speech on Wednesday night that the U.S. military had nearly accomplished its goals in Iran. He declined to offer a concrete timeline for winding down the conflict. Trump said the U.S. had destroyed Iran's navy and air force, and crippled its ballistic missile and nuclear programs. He added that the U.S. would continue to hit targets in the Islamic Republic over the next two to three weeks, and assured viewers that the U.S. would finish the job "very fast."
Trump suggested the war could escalate if Iranian leaders did not capitulate to U.S. terms during negotiations, with strikes on Iran's energy and oil infrastructure possible. He asked Americans to keep perspective about a war now in its fifth week, pointing out that the conflict was much shorter than the country's involvement in several previous wars. Trump said, "I can say tonight that we are on track to complete all of America's military objectives shortly, very shortly. We're going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks. We're going to bring them back to the Stone Age where they belong." He also said, "This short-term increase has been entirely the result of the Iranian regime launching deranged terror attacks against commercial oil tankers of neighbouring countries that have nothing to do with the conflict."
Discussions are ongoing with a new group that is "less radical and much more reasonable." If no deal is made, the U.S. has its eyes on key targets. Stocks fell, the dollar firmed, and oil rose shortly after Trump's comments.
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Donald Trump addressed the American public regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran. He alluded to progress, but dodged offering a concrete timeline - leaving many to wonder about the future.
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