Donald Trump To Give Primetime Address On War In Iran

Deadline • April 1, 2026 • nation

Key Points:

Former President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address on Wednesday at 9 PM ET to provide an update on the war in Iran, according to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Trump expressed optimism that the conflict could end within "two or three weeks" and indicated that U.S. forces would be leaving soon.
He commented on the Strait of Hormuz situation, suggesting that other countries like France could secure oil and gas independently and that the strait would remain safe without direct U.S. involvement.
The U.S. and Israel initiated airstrikes in Iran about a month ago, with Trump authorizing the military action without congressional approval.
Public opinion polls indicate that a majority of Americans oppose U.S. military action in Iran.