Donald Trump Claims Iran War Goals ‘Nearing Completion’ in Speech to Nation

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 In a televised address from the White House to nation, US President Donald Trump declared that US military objectives in the Iran conflict are "nearing incompletion" signaling a decisive phase in the war. He warned that Iran would face "extremely hard" strikes over the next 2-3 weeks , promising a Swift and forceful end to the operation-- though he stopped short of outlining a clear timeline for the conflict's conclusion.

Core Claims in Address by Donald Trump

In a televised address from the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump outlined what he described as the near completion of America’s core objectives in the ongoing Iran conflict.

War objectives near completion: Trump stated that United States has largely achieved its primary military and strategic goals, indicating that the conflict is entering at final phase.

Assessment of Iran’s Condition:  He claimed that Iran has been significantly weakened , describing the country as "decimated" both economically and militarily.

Comments on the Strait of Hormuz: Trump urged Nations dependent on oil shipment through strait of Hormuz to take a more assertive stance, suggesting they should move to secure their interest in the region.

Warning of Further Military Action: He warned that the U.S. would intensify its strikes over the next two to three weeks, stating that Iran would be hit with overwhelming force.

Targeting of IRGC and Weapons Systems: He stated that the command and control of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is being actively dismantled. According to Trump, Iran’s ability to launch missiles and drones has been significantly reduced, while weapons factories and launch systems are being destroyed.

Operation Midnight Hammer and Nuclear Facilities: Trump said he personally ordered “Operation Midnight Hammer” to target and destroy Iran’s nuclear weapons infrastructure, adding that U.S. forces are systematically dismantling the country’s defense capabilities.

Oil prices shock and economic impact

Pre- speech market expectations 
Just a day earlier market sentiments suggested oil prices were likely to decline .
Analyst anticipated that National address by Donald Trump might reinforced this trend, potentially pushing prices down to 95 dollar per barrel.

Post-Speech Market Reaction
Contrary to expectations, oil markets reacted sharply in the opposite direction following Trump’s address. Instead of declining, prices surged abruptly, reflecting heightened uncertainty and renewed geopolitical risk.

A message from Masoud Pazeshkian to American people 


Before Donald Trump's National address iran's president Masoud Pazeshkian published a letter on X ,late Wednesday , addressing it "to the people of United States of America"

Questioning U.S. Priorities
Pezeshkian directly challenged Washington’s stance, asking, “Is ‘America First’ truly among the priorities of the US government today?"

Denial of Aggressive Intent
He asserted that Iran has “never, in its modern history, chosen the path of aggression, expansion, colonialism, or domination, and never initiated any war”. He further argued that the perception of Iran as a threat is “the product of political and economic whims of the powerful.”

Justification of Military Actions
Addressing ongoing hostilities, Pezeshkian stated that Tehran’s actions have been “legitimate self-defense,” despite continued drone and missile strikes targeting civilian and military infrastructure across the Gulf.

Distinction Between Government and People
He emphasized a separation between the U.S. government and its citizens, stating that Iran has been misunderstood and that “Iranian people harbour no enmity towards other nations, including the people of America, Europe, or neighboring countries.”

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