President Trump Vows to Complete Iran Operations

President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces will “finish the job” in Iran as “core strategic objectives are nearing completion.” This was his first national address since the conflict began over a month ago. The address, delivered from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, focused on the perceived success of U.S. operations.

Claims of Success and Future Attacks

Trump asserted that Washington’s objectives have been met or exceeded thus far, but warned of continued attacks on Iran in the near future. “We are going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks,” he stated. He further added, “We’re going to bring them back to the Stone Ages, where they belong.”

Nuclear Site Destruction

The President claimed significant damage to Iranian nuclear facilities. “The nuclear sites that we obliterated with the B-2 bombers have been hit so hard that it would take months to get near the nuclear dust,” Trump said, adding that these sites are under “intense satellite surveillance and control.”

No Mention of Ground Troops or NATO

During his address, Trump did not mention the possibility of deploying U.S. ground troops into Iran. He also made no reference to NATO, despite previously criticizing the alliance for not assisting with securing the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz, currently experiencing a chokehold by Iran, has led to soaring energy prices.

Deadline and Negotiations

The President also did not discuss negotiations with Iran or his previously stated April 6 deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of severe retaliation if the deadline was missed. He emphasized the relatively short duration of the conflict, now at 32 days, referencing historical conflicts for comparison.

Iranian President's Appeal

Hours before Trump’s address, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian published a letter in English on his X account. He appealed directly to U.S. citizens, highlighting Iran’s previous attempts at negotiation before the U.S. withdrew. “Exactly which of the American people’s interests are truly being served by this war?” Pezeshkian wrote.